Louisiana
Snakes in Catahoula County
13 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Catahoula 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Catahoula County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Catahoula County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Catahoula County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Catahoula County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Catahoula County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Catahoula County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Catahoula County, Louisiana, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Catahoula County, Louisiana?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Catahoula County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Catahoula 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.