Texas
Snakes in Van Zandt County
16 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Van Zandt County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Van Zandt County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Van Zandt County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Van Zandt County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Van Zandt County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Van Zandt County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Van Zandt County, Texas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Van Zandt County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Van Zandt 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.