Snakes in Natchitoches 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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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

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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 Natchitoches County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Natchitoches County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Natchitoches County, Louisiana?

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

How many snake species live in Natchitoches County, Louisiana?

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

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Natchitoches County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.

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