These Are the Most Venomous Snakes in Texas: Know Before You Hike

Summer in Texas means road trips, backyard parties, and staying as close to water as humanly possible. But that also means a ton of "nope ropes" are ready to get their summer vibes going as well. Ready for a wild ride into the slithery underworld of the Lone Star State?

Why So Many Venomous Snakes in Texas?

Texas boasts 15 potentially dangerous snake species or subspecies. But, relax, you’re more likely to get struck by lightning than a snakebite results in death, assuming you do use a good portion of your common sense.  According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, annually, 1–2 Texans die from snakebites, and only 0.2% of U.S. bites prove fatal.

So yes, they’re serious, but more people have been wiped out by holiday potluck surprises than fangs in the grass.

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Be Safe, Texas!

Now, just because most bites aren’t deadly doesn’t mean these slithery little landmines aren’t serious business. Texas has 15 venomous snake species and subspecies, and they all bring a unique mix of danger, camouflage, and “NOPE” energy to the table.

Swipe through the gallery below to meet the fanged offenders that call Texas home, from rattlesnakes with warning signs to coral snakes dressed like candy but packing poison.

Let’s slither in.

Whether you’re hiking the Hill Country, mowing the yard, or just vibing near a brush pile, it pays to know what’s slithering around out there. Most of these snakes want nothing to do with you,  but if you surprise one, things can go south fast.

So stay alert, give ‘em space, and don’t be that guy trying to poke it with a stick. Respect the fangs, and you’ll live to tell the tale (and maybe brag about it later).

Stay safe, Texas!