There are many varieties of snakes in Arlington with most of them being non-poisonous. The images above show examples of both non-poisonous and poisonous snakes common to this area. Snakes are beneficial to the environment, feeding on everything from insects to rodents.

Identifying snakes is important in determining how Animal Services responds to snake calls. A non-poisonous snake outside of a home is normal, but if any variety of snake is reported inside of a home, an Animal Services Officer will respond. If the snake is determined to be poisonous, is outside, and its location is being watched, call Animal Services at 817-459-5898.

Three Most Common Venomous Snakes in Arlington

Copperhead

Water Moccasin Cotton Mouth

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Other Options

You may also take a picture of the snake and upload it to https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsnakeisthis/, and they will help with identifying the snake and give you information regarding the reptile.

More About Snakes

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
  • Identifying Venomous and Nonvenomous Snakes in Texas - Dr. Maureen Frank, Assistant Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response / How to Prevent or Respond to a Snake Bite
  • Venomous Snakes
• The Humane Society of the United States
  • Snakes
  • What to Do About Snakes: What to do if you find snakes in your yard or home and what to do if you need to humanely remove them.
• DFW Wildlife Hotline
  • Wildlife: Snakes

Additional Information

• Steps to Reduce Wildlife at Home
• What to Do About Orphaned or Injured Wildlife
• Texas Parks & Wildlife
  • List of Wildlife Rehabilitators for Tarrant County, or call the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wildlife Information Line at 800-792-1112
• Learn about other wildlife
• View maps and/or report other Arlington wildlife
• Animal Services contact information and hours of operation