Texas
Snakes in Upshur County
15 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Upshur County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Upshur County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Upshur County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Upshur County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Upshur County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Upshur County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Upshur County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Upshur County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Upshur County, Texas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Upshur County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Upshur 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.