Snakes in Grant County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Grant County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Grant County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Grant County, Louisiana?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Grant County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Texas Coralsnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Grant County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Grant County, Louisiana?

10+ snake species have verified records in Grant County, Louisiana, of which 3 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Grant County, Louisiana?

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Grant County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Grant 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.

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