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20 sie 2023 · Some common snake species found in East Texas include the Western Cottonmouth, the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, and the Eastern Hognose Snake. If you’re exploring the outdoors in East Texas, keep an eye out for snakes in areas with ample vegetation, such as thick underbrush, fallen logs, and rocky outcroppings .
Eastern Hognose Snake. Scientific name: Heterodon platirhinos. Common name: Eastern Hognose Snake. Venomous: No. The Eastern Hognose Snake grows up to 41 inches and it’s distinguished by its wide body. Snakes of this species are known to be afraid of people even if they see them frequently.
A show of how agile a Rat Snake (or Chicken Snake) can be. They seem to just glide over branches and up a tree/bush. The markings are also shown in addition t...
Spilotes pullatus, commonly known as the caninana, tiger rat snake, chicken snake, yellow rat snake, or serpiente tigre, is a species of large nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to warmer parts of the Americas. Diurnal. Carnivore. Arboreal. Terrestrial. Predator. Oviparous. Precocial. No.
These semi-aquatic snakes are usually found in east Texas near stagnant muddy waters of shallow streams, rivers, drainage ditches, canals, lakes, marshes, and swamps. They’re often spotted under water-soaked logs or other wet, organic debris and prefer habitats with dense vegetation and muddy bottoms and banks.
ID Guide to East Texas Snakes. This is the start of the ID page for snakes of east Texas. We will be adding photos and more information soon.
