Texas
Snakes in Upton County
17 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Upton 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 Black-tailed RattlesnakeCrotalus molossusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Upton County
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Gray-banded Kingsnake
Lampropeltis alterna
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Western Black-tailed Rattlesnake
Crotalus molossus
Venomous
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Trans-pecos Ratsnake
Bogertophis subocularis
Harmless
Southwestern Blackhead Snake
Tantilla hobartsmithi
Harmless
Chihuahuan Hook-nosed Snake
Gyalopion canum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Upton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Upton County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Upton County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Black-tailed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Upton County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Upton County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Upton County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Upton County, Texas?
- The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Upton County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Upton 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.