Louisiana
Snakes in Lincoln County
15 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lincoln 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.
Texas CoralsnakeMicrurus tenerVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Every snake recorded in Lincoln County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lincoln County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lincoln County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Lincoln County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Lincoln County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lincoln County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lincoln County, Louisiana, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lincoln County, Louisiana?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lincoln County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lincoln 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.