Louisiana
Snakes in Vermilion County
17 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Vermilion 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 Vermilion County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Saltmarsh Snake
Nerodia clarkii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Vermilion County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Vermilion County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Vermilion County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Vermilion County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Vermilion County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Vermilion County, Louisiana, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Vermilion County, Louisiana?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Vermilion County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Vermilion 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.