While the vast majority of Texas' snakes are completely harmless, about 15% are venomous, including rattlesnakes, cottonmouths and coral snakes.

Those who encounter these water snakes should exercise caution ... reptile found primarily in central Texas, with smaller populations in Kansas and South Dakota. This snake has a very distinct ...

While the exact number of snake species is hard to determine, the Lone Star State has at least 76 species of snakes, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. If you include both species and ...