Snakes in Morehouse 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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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 Morehouse County

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Morehouse County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Morehouse County, Louisiana?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Morehouse County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Morehouse County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Morehouse County, Louisiana?

10+ snake species have verified records in Morehouse County, Louisiana, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Morehouse County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.

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