Louisiana
Snakes in Acadia County
11 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Acadia County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Acadia County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Acadia County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Acadia County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Acadia County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Acadia County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Acadia County, Louisiana?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Acadia County, Louisiana, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Acadia County, Louisiana?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Acadia County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Acadia County, Louisiana?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.