Snakes of Central Texas

SNAKES OF CENTRAL TEXAS

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - poisonous

Point out the large head with small scales, the diamond pattern on its back; the black and white rings on the tail and the rattles. This snake is found in central Texas, including Miller Springs. This type of rattlesnake has been known to reach a length of 8.5 feet and eats mice, rats and rabbits.

Cottonmouth - poisonous

Point out the large head with small scales, the black color with hints of bands and the belly which has several colors but no pattern. This is a water snake that may get 6 feet long and eats frogs, fish, and small mammals in or near water. The Cottonmouth is found from central Texas eastward and is found in Miller springs along the Leon River.

Coral Snake - poisonous

Point out the small head and the red, yellow (white in this preserved specimen) and black bands. This snake is found in the wooded canyons and river bottom and may reach a length of 3 feet. It eats lizards, snakes and small mammals. It is found in central Texas eastward and is found at Miller Springs.

Copperhead - poisonous

Point out the large head which in a live specimen would be the color of a penny, the hour glass shape of the bands on the back and the colors on the belly. These snakes are found in wooded areas in Texas and are found in the wooded areas of Miller Springs. Copperheads eat small mammals. They may reach a length of 4 feet.

Bullsnake - nonpoisonous

Point out how the head, the banding pattern of the back and the tail differs from those on the rattlesnake. This snake is sometimes mistaken for a rattlesnake. It eats mice, rats and rabbits and gets to be 9 feet long.

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