Are there venomous snakes in Jackson County, Louisiana?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Jackson County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Jackson County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Jackson County, Louisiana?

20+ snake species have verified records in Jackson County, Louisiana, of which 5 are venomous.

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

The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Jackson County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Jackson 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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Snakes in Jackson County

21 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Jackson 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.
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Snakes in Jackson County

Venomous snakes in Jackson County

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