Snakes in Iberia 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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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Iberia County

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Saltmarsh Snake

Nerodia clarkii

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Iberia County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Iberia County, Louisiana?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Iberia County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Iberia County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Iberia County, Louisiana?

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

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

The Diamondback Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Iberia County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Iberia 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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