A banded water snake? A diamondback water snake? Stephanie Salinas, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department spokeswoman, confirmed the reptile was a nonvenomous water snake in an email to mySA.com Friday.

Lake Texoma Diamondback water snake preys on fish and other aquatic critters. On the border of Oklahoma and Texas, Lake Texoma hosts a diverse range of snake species.

While many species are harmless and generally avoid humans, knowing their habitats can help lessen the shock of an unexpected ...

A rattlesnake in a North Texas family's toilet led reptile removal crews to find the serpent's 23 other friends and family members beneath the Jones County home earlier this year.