Texas
Snakes in Winkler County
14 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Winkler County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Winkler County
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Winkler County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Winkler County, Texas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Winkler County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Winkler County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Winkler County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Winkler County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Winkler County, Texas?
- The Glossy Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Winkler County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Winkler 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.