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