Snakes in Wilson County

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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.

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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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  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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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Wilson County

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Texas Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora lineata

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Wilson County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Wilson County, Texas?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Wilson County, Texas, including Broad-banded Copperhead, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Wilson County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Wilson County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Wilson County, Texas, of which 5 are venomous.

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

The Broad-banded Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Wilson County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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