Snakes in Wise 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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  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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

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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 Wise County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Wise County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Wise County, Texas?

Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Wise County, Texas, including Broad-banded Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Wise County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Wise County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Wise County, Texas, of which 6 are venomous.

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Wise County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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