Snakes in Taylor County

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  Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus atrox

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Taylor County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Taylor County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Taylor County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Taylor County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Taylor County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Taylor County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Taylor County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Taylor County, Texas?

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Taylor County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Taylor 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.

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