Louisiana
Snakes in Ascension County
15 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Ascension 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 Ascension County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Ascension County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Ascension County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Ascension County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Ascension County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Ascension County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Ascension County, Louisiana, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Ascension County, Louisiana?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Ascension County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Ascension 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.