Snakes in West Feliciana 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.

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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 West Feliciana County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in West Feliciana County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in West Feliciana County, Louisiana?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in West Feliciana County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in West Feliciana County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in West Feliciana County, Louisiana?

10+ snake species have verified records in West Feliciana County, Louisiana, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in West Feliciana 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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