Snakes in Wichita 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.

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Wichita County

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Wichita County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Wichita County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Wichita County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Wichita County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Wichita County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Wichita County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Diamondback Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Wichita County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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