Louisiana
Snakes in Bienville County
17 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bienville County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Bienville County
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Louisiana Pinesnake
Pituophis ruthveni
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bienville County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bienville County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Bienville County, Louisiana, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Bienville County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bienville County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Bienville County, Louisiana, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bienville County, Louisiana?
- The Common Coachwhip is the most frequently reported snake in Bienville County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bienville 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.