Louisiana
Snakes in Assumption County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Assumption 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.
Every snake recorded in Assumption County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Assumption County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Assumption County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Assumption County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Assumption County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Assumption County, Louisiana?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Assumption County, Louisiana, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Assumption County, Louisiana?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Assumption County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Assumption 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.