Venomous and Non-venomous Texas Snakes You Should Know About

Venomous and non-venomous snakes you should know about

Texas is home to the most variety of snake species in the United States with around 115 different species. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, many of those 115 species are not venomous and humans only need to be cautious of about 15 percent of those. Of the snakes that are non-venomous, many of them are helpful to have around because they help to keep rodents and pests at bay. They are so essential to balancing the ecosystem that some people actually attract them to their yards.

Around four types of snakes in Texas are venomous and pose a threat to humans and animals. Snakes rarely attack a person unprovoked but Texas residents should still remain aware and avoid them if they come across one. The venomous snakes in Texas include, copperheads, rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. Each of these snakes are extremely harmful to humans and pets.

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11 non-venomous snakes you want in your backyard

Texas is home to the highest number of species of snakes in all of the United States, with a grand total of 115 species, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The vast majority of these snakes are non-venomous. Humans need to be cautious of only 15 percent of Texas snakes, according to TPWD.

For some, coming across a 72-inch snake can be a terrifying experience, but Houstonians don’t have much to worry about. Snakes you spot in your own backyard can help tremendously with keeping rodents and pests away and are essential to balancing ecosystems. Learn more

Summary: Texas is home to the most variety of snake species in the United States with around 115 different species. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, many of those 115 species are not venomous.

Though snakes rarely bite unprovoked, it’s good to know the threats

In Texas, you can find four types of venomous snakes.

Although people are afraid of snakes, unless provoked, snakes are not aggressive. They will not attack you unprovoked.

A study by University of Georgia professor Dr. Whit Gibbons found that all snake species tested have the same initial response to human presence. Given the opportunity, they escape, whether down a hole, under a ledge or into the water. Read more

Summary: Around four types of snakes in Texas are venomous and pose a threat to humans and animals. The venomous snakes in Texas include, copperheads, rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and coral snakes.