Louisiana
Snakes in Saint Martin County
19 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Saint Martin 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Saint Martin County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Saint Martin County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Saint Martin County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Saint Martin County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Saint Martin County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Saint Martin County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Saint Martin County, Louisiana, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Saint Martin County, Louisiana?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Saint Martin County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Saint Martin 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.