Louisiana
Snakes in Concordia County
13 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Concordia County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
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.
Every snake recorded in Concordia County
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Concordia County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Concordia County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Concordia County, Louisiana, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Concordia County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Concordia County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Concordia County, Louisiana, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Concordia County, Louisiana?
- The Diamondback Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Concordia County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Concordia 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.