They’re dull brown to black. Due to their dull black color, they are considered one of the 8 black snakes in Texas. Since ...

The western cottonmouth is the only venomous water snake species in Texas. It comes in different hues, such as dark brown, olive brown, olive green, or nearly all black. They have wide dark bands ...

The most common type of venomous snake in Texas, copperheads (aka penny snakes) are known for their copper-colored heads and distinct reddish-brown crossbands. There are three subspecies of the ...