Snakes in Saint Bernard County

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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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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  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 Saint Bernard County

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Saltmarsh Snake

Nerodia clarkii

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Brahminy Blindsnake

Indotyphlops braminus

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Saint Bernard County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Saint Bernard County, Louisiana?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Saint Bernard County, Louisiana, including Pygmy Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Saint Bernard County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Saint Bernard County, Louisiana?

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

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

The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Saint Bernard County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Saint Bernard 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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