Texas
Snakes in Ward County
15 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Ward 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.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Ward County
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Mexican Hognose Snake
Heterodon kennerlyi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Ward County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Ward County, Texas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Ward County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Ward County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Ward County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Ward County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Ward County, Texas?
- The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Ward County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Ward 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.