Snakes in Zavala 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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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Zavala County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Tamaulipan Milksnake

Lampropeltis annulata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Zavala County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Zavala County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Zavala County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Zavala County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Zavala County, Texas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Zavala County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Zavala County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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