Louisiana
Snakes in Iberville County
16 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Iberville 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy 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 Iberville County
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Iberville County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Iberville County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Iberville County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Iberville County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Iberville County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Iberville County, Louisiana, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Iberville County, Louisiana?
- The Mississippi Green Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Iberville County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Iberville 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.