Louisiana
Snakes in Evangeline County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Evangeline 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.
Every snake recorded in Evangeline County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Evangeline County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Evangeline County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Evangeline County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Evangeline County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Evangeline County, Louisiana?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Evangeline County, Louisiana, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Evangeline County, Louisiana?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Evangeline County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Evangeline 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.