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