Louisiana
Snakes in Winn County
14 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Winn 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.
Texas CoralsnakeMicrurus tenerVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Winn County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Winn County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Winn County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Winn County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Texas Coralsnake, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Winn County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Winn County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Winn County, Louisiana, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Winn County, Louisiana?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Winn County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Winn 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.