Louisiana
Snakes in Claiborne County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Claiborne 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 Claiborne County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Claiborne County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Claiborne County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Claiborne County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Claiborne County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Claiborne County, Louisiana?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Claiborne County, Louisiana, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Claiborne County, Louisiana?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Claiborne County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Claiborne 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.