Louisiana
Snakes in Tangipahoa County
21 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Tangipahoa 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.
Every snake recorded in Tangipahoa County
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Saltmarsh Snake
Nerodia clarkii
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Tangipahoa County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana?
- The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Tangipahoa 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.