Texas
Snakes in Throckmorton County
20 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Throckmorton County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Throckmorton County
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Brazos River Watersnake
Nerodia harteri
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Throckmorton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Throckmorton County, Texas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Throckmorton County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Eastern Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Throckmorton County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Throckmorton County, Texas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Throckmorton County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Throckmorton County, Texas?
- The Ground Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Throckmorton County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Throckmorton 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.