Snakes in Pointe Coupee 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.

Every snake recorded in Pointe Coupee County

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Pointe Coupee County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana?

10+ snake species have verified records in Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Pointe Coupee 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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