Louisiana
Snakes in Sabine County
16 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Sabine 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.
Texas CoralsnakeMicrurus tenerVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Sabine County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Sabine County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Sabine County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Sabine County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Texas Coralsnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Sabine County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Sabine County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Sabine County, Louisiana, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Sabine County, Louisiana?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Sabine County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Sabine 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.