Snakes in Webb County

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  Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus atrox

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Webb County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Tamaulipan Hook-nosed Snake

Ficimia streckeri

Harmless

Tamaulipan Milksnake

Lampropeltis annulata

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Brahminy Blindsnake

Indotyphlops braminus

Harmless

Texas Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora lineata

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Taylor’s Ground Snake

Sonora taylori

Harmless

Mexican Hognose Snake

Heterodon kennerlyi

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Webb County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Webb County, Texas?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Webb County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Webb County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Webb County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Webb County, Texas, of which 1 is venomous.

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Webb County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Webb 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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