Are there venomous snakes in Travis County, Texas?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Travis County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Travis County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Travis County, Texas?

30+ snake species have verified records in Travis County, Texas, of which 5 are venomous.

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

The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Travis County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Travis 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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Snakes in Travis County

38 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Travis County

Full guide & what to do if bitten →

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.
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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