Texas
Snakes in Swisher County
9 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Swisher County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Swisher County
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Swisher County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Swisher County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Swisher County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Swisher County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Swisher County, Texas?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Swisher County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Swisher County, Texas?
- The Checkered Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Swisher County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Swisher County, Texas?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.