TPWD Reports Snake Season Beginning

Texas Parks and Wildlife reports snakes emerging from their dens across North Texas as temperatures warm up. Venomous snakes generally have slitted or elliptical pupils, while non-venomous snakes usually have round pupils. However, there are still certain exceptions, so if you encounter a snake, it’s best to stay away. Venomous snakes that call North Texas home include the copperhead, cottonmouth or water moccasin, and the Western diamondback rattlesnake.