Louisiana
Snakes in Bossier County
15 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bossier 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Bossier County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bossier County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bossier County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Bossier County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Bossier County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bossier County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Bossier County, Louisiana, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bossier County, Louisiana?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Bossier County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bossier 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.