Texas
Snakes in Titus County
17 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Titus County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Titus County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Titus County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Titus County, Texas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Titus County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Titus County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Titus County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Titus County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Titus County, Texas?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Titus County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Titus 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.