Texas
Snakes in Young County
15 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Young County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Young County
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Young County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Young County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Young County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Young County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Young County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Young County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Young County, Texas?
- The Common Coachwhip is the most frequently reported snake in Young County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Young 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.