Texas
Snakes in Wharton County
17 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Wharton 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy 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.
Broad-banded CopperheadAgkistrodon laticinctusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Wharton County
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Wharton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Wharton County, Texas?
- Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Wharton County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Wharton County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Wharton County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Wharton County, Texas, of which 5 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Wharton County, Texas?
- The Eastern Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Wharton County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Wharton 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.