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Western Milksnake in Louisiana

Harmless

Lampropeltis gentilis

Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis

Yes. The Western Milksnake has been recorded in 21 Louisiana counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Smooth, glossy scales with bold bands or chain-like patterns. Milksnakes mimic coral snakes, but red touches black.

Louisiana counties with Western Milksnake records

21 listed

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