← Field guide

Field notes

Texas Snakes

Clear, calm guidance for recognising snake encounters, staying safe outdoors, and respecting the wildlife that shares Texas with us.

A live snake being presented during a Snake Encounters program
A smiling girl holding a ball python during a Snake Encounters show

Texas snakes

You Don’t Have to Love Snakes to Love the Show

Nervous guests are especially invited. Daryl Sprout brings comedy, magic and real reptile education, with no bravery contest required.

Read the guide →
Snake photographed outdoors during a property inspection

Texas snakes

Texas Snakes: A Calm Guide for Curious Neighbours

What Texans should know about the snakes they may see, how to give one space, and when to call for expert help.

Read the guide →
A Snake Encounters live reptile presentation

Texas snakes

Rat Snake vs Copperhead: Spot the Difference Safely

A calm Texas guide to the clues that matter, the shortcuts that do not, and what to do when a snake turns up close to home.

Read the guide →
A Snake Encounters property inspection near an outdoor space

Texas snakes

How to Keep Snakes Away From Your Yard

A practical Texas plan for making busy outdoor spaces less inviting to snakes, without risky shortcuts or folklore.

Read the guide →
A snake held safely during a Snake Encounters consultation

Texas snakes

Venomous Snakes in Texas: A Calm Safety Guide

The venomous snake groups Texans should know, the clues worth noticing from a distance, and the safest next step when one appears.

Read the guide →

DFW & North Texas

Where’s your event?

Choose your county for local booking details.

View service areasSomewhere else? Tell Daryl about your event.