Louisiana
Snakes in Cameron County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cameron 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.
Every snake recorded in Cameron County
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Saltmarsh Snake
Nerodia clarkii
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cameron County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cameron County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Cameron County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Cameron County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cameron County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Cameron County, Louisiana, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cameron County, Louisiana?
- The Mississippi Green Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cameron County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cameron 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.