Louisiana
Snakes in Beauregard County
17 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Beauregard County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Texas CoralsnakeMicrurus tenerVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Every snake recorded in Beauregard County
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Beauregard County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Beauregard County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Beauregard County, Louisiana, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Beauregard County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Beauregard County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Beauregard County, Louisiana, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Beauregard County, Louisiana?
- The Diamondback Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Beauregard County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Beauregard 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.