Texas Is Home For Two Of The Most Snake Infested Rivers In The US

Texas is home to the most total species of snakes in the United States with almost 70 varieties, and some will argue whether or not there are 9 or 10 versions of the rattlesnake. If you hate snakes, Texas is definitely not the place for you, and even knowing only about 1 in 7 snakes you come across is likely to be venomous is of zero comfort.

According to this article with AZ Animals, there are two rivers in Texas that are so infested with snake colonies, they rank in the top 9 for the entire country. Texas is a great big place with over 250,000 square miles, so you can easily avoid these rivers.

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Thankfully, these two rivers also do not meet, so you do not have to worry about being stuck in some sort of Bermuda like circle for snakes if they shared a confluence.

Two Texas Rivers Now Infested With Massive Snake Colonies

Honestly, I do not know which is worse, knowing that I am sharing my favorite fishing spots and swimming holes with countless snakes, or learning there are almost 50 of them living beneath my house like the above video shows.

In Central Texas we adore our Brazos River, and it holds a special place in our hearts from Texas independence to float trips. The Brazos has its share of gators, but they don't worry you the way snakes do.

The Brazos ranks as 7th worst in the country, and the Rio Grande River is number 5. Kind of makes swimming with the fishes seem a whole lot more appealing; what do you think?