Snakes in Washington County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Washington County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Washington County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Washington County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Washington County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Texas Coralsnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Washington County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Washington County, Texas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Washington County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Washington County, Texas?

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Washington County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Washington 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.

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