Snakes in Saint Landry 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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Saint Landry County

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Saint Landry County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Saint Landry County, Louisiana?

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

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

20+ snake species have verified records in Saint Landry County, Louisiana, of which 5 are venomous.

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

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

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