Louisiana
Snakes in Saint Helena County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Saint Helena County
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Saint Helena County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Saint Helena County, Louisiana?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Saint Helena County, Louisiana. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Saint Helena County, Louisiana?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Saint Helena County, Louisiana.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Saint Helena County, Louisiana?
- The Scarlet Kingsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Saint Helena County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.