Snakes in Tyler County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Tyler County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Tyler County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Tyler County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Tyler County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Tyler County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Tyler County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Tyler County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Tyler County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Tyler 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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