VENOMOUS SNAKES IN TEXAS: Had a ‘visitor’ at my front door the other day, so passing this info and links along to others. The entire state of Texas is home to the following venomous snakes:
- Rattlesnake –> Click here for general info
- Coral Snake – south and east Texas –> Click here for video and –> here for info
- Pygmy Rattlesnake – east Texas –> Click here for picture and –> here for info
- Southern Copperhead – east Texas –> Click here for picture and –> here for info
- Timber Rattlesnake (Canebrake or Velvet Tail) – east Texas –> Click here for picture and –> here for info
- Water Moccasin – Western Cottonmouth – east Texas –> Click here for video and –> here for info
- Western Diamondback Rattlesnake – throughout Texas –> Click here for video and –> here for info
- Broad Banded Copperhead – central and west Texas –> Click here for picture and –> here for info
- Western Massasauga – central Texas –> Click here for picture and –> here for info
- Mojave Rattlesnake – extreme West Texas –> Click here for video and –> here for info
- Banded or Mottled Rock rattlesnake – mountainous areas of West Texas –> Click here for video and –> here for info
- Prairie Rattlesnake – western third of Texas –> Click here for video and –> here for info
- Black-tailed Rattlesnake – west Texas –> Click here for video and –> here for info
- Desert Massasauga – panhandle, Rio Grande, west Trans-Pecos areas –> Click here for picture and –> here for info
- Trans-Pecos Copperhead – west Trans-Pecos area –> Click here for video and –> here for info
Texas Ags forum has a good post, full of images, to help identify venomous snakes in Texas –> Click Here . And, here is a general info Texas Parks and Wildlife video on venomous snakes in Texas –> Click Here .
The University of Texas Health Science Center has information about snake bites, prevention, and information:
IMPORTANT: “Prevention is the key when dealing with snakes. Wear boots and heavy pants when hiking. Avoid walking in tall grass or underbrush and do not reach into rocky crevices, under logs or rocks. Do not try to kill a snake – ANY snake, and if you see what appears to be a dead snake, do not touch it. A snake can strike up to one hour after death. ” Call the South Texas Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222. For more info from South Texas Poison Center –> Click Here.