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Common Central Texas Wildlife
- Raccoons. While they might look cute and cuddly, these creatures are often some of the most aggressive wildlife that are seen by Animal Control Officers. ...
- Opossums. Seen throughout most of central Texas, opossums look like big rats. ...
- Armadillos. ...
- Fox Squirrel. ...
- Rat Snake. ...
- Diamond Back Rattlesnake.
- What dangerous animals are in Texas?
- What exotic animals are in Texas?
- What is the rarest animal in Texas?
- What animals are illegal to kill in Texas?
- Are there wild monkeys in Texas?
- What is the deadliest snake in Texas?
What dangerous animals are in Texas?
The 12 Most Dangerous Critters in Texas
- Brain-eating Amoebas. For sweet relief from the interminable hellscape that is the Texas summer, plunk your hot bod into the nearest swimming hole. ...
- Flesh-eating Bacteria. Heading to the beach? ...
- Snakes. ...
- Spiders. ...
- Alligators. ...
- Sharks. ...
- Kissing Bugs. ...
- Scorpions.
What exotic animals are in Texas?
Includes, but is not limited to: feral hog, Aoudad sheep, Axis deer, Elk, Sika deer, Fallow deer, Blackbuck antelope, Nilgai antelope, and Russian boar. Exotic fowl refers to any avian species that is not indigenous to this state, including ratites (emu, ostrich, rhea, cassowary, etc.).
What is the rarest animal in Texas?
For example, the black-footed ferret is one of the rarest mammals in North America, yet it inhabited prairie dog towns in North Texas as recently as 1963.
What animals are illegal to kill in Texas?
Includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Armadillos.
- Bobcats.
- Coyotes.
- Flying squirrels.
- Frogs.
- Ground squirrels.
- Mountain lions.
- Porcupines.
Are there wild monkeys in Texas?
It seems unlikely, but the harsh environment of South Texas plays host to a large population of Japanese Snow Monkeys. They've been housed in a sanctuary near Dilley for many years. About 150 monkeys were transported to his ranch near Encinal. ...
What is the deadliest snake in Texas?
Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) also known as Canebreak rattlesnake is a large, heavy-bodied snake averaging 4-1/2 feet. Brown or tan with wide, dark crossbands.
