Louisiana
Snakes in Caldwell County
6 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Caldwell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Caldwell County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Caldwell County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Caldwell County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Caldwell County, Louisiana?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Caldwell County, Louisiana, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Caldwell County, Louisiana?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Caldwell County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Caldwell 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.