Snakes in Vernon 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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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

Every snake recorded in Vernon County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Louisiana Pinesnake

Pituophis ruthveni

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Vernon County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Vernon County, Louisiana?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Vernon County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Texas Coralsnake, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Vernon County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Vernon County, Louisiana?

10+ snake species have verified records in Vernon County, Louisiana, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Vernon County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Vernon 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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