Texas
Snakes in Victoria County
29 species have been documented here, 6 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Victoria County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Broad-banded CopperheadAgkistrodon laticinctusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Texas CoralsnakeMicrurus tenerVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CoralsnakeMicrurus fulviusVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Every snake recorded in Victoria County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Schott's Whipsnake
Masticophis schotti
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Saltmarsh Snake
Nerodia clarkii
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Victoria County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Victoria County, Texas?
- Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Victoria County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Broad-banded Copperhead, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Victoria County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Victoria County, Texas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Victoria County, Texas, of which 6 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Victoria County, Texas?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Victoria County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Victoria 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.