Snakes in Saint Mary 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.

Every snake recorded in Saint Mary County

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Saint Mary County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Saint Mary County, Louisiana?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Saint Mary County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Saint Mary County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.

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

11 snake species have verified records in Saint Mary County, Louisiana, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Mississippi Green Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Saint Mary County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.

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