Snakes in West Baton Rouge 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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  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 West Baton Rouge County

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in West Baton Rouge County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana?

10+ snake species have verified records in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana?

The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in West Baton Rouge 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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