{"id":59354,"date":"2022-04-16T10:54:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:54:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:30","slug":"how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/","title":{"rendered":"How many types of snakes are in Louisiana?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#How_many_types_of_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\" title=\"How many types of snakes are in Louisiana?\">How many types of snakes are in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_kind_of_snakes_are_found_in_Louisiana\" title=\"What kind of snakes are found in Louisiana?\">What kind of snakes are found in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_are_the_seven_venomous_snakes_of_Louisiana\" title=\"What are the seven venomous snakes of Louisiana?\">What are the seven venomous snakes of Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_big_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\" title=\"What big snakes are in Louisiana?\">What big snakes are in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_is_the_most_deadliest_snake_in_Louisiana\" title=\"What is the most deadliest snake in Louisiana?\">What is the most deadliest snake in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#How_many_types_of_venomous_snakes_are_there_in_Louisiana\" title=\"How many types of venomous snakes are there in Louisiana?\">How many types of venomous snakes are there in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#Are_there_poisonous_snakes_in_Louisiana\" title=\"Are there poisonous snakes in Louisiana?\">Are there poisonous snakes in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_snakes_are_poisonous_in_Louisiana\" title=\"What snakes are poisonous in Louisiana?\">What snakes are poisonous in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_kind_of_snakes_are_native_to_Louisiana\" title=\"What kind of snakes are native to Louisiana?\">What kind of snakes are native to Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#Does_Louisiana_have_Anacondas\" title=\"Does Louisiana have Anacondas?\">Does Louisiana have Anacondas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#How_many_venomous_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\" title=\"How many venomous snakes are in Louisiana?\">How many venomous snakes are in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_are_the_venomous_snakes_of_Louisiana\" title=\"What are the venomous snakes of Louisiana?\">What are the venomous snakes of Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#Are_there_anacondas_in_Louisiana\" title=\"Are there anacondas in Louisiana?\">Are there anacondas in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#Are_there_Anaconda_in_Louisiana\" title=\"Are there Anaconda in Louisiana?\">Are there Anaconda in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#How_big_do_snakes_get_in_Louisiana\" title=\"How big do snakes get in Louisiana?\">How big do snakes get in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#How_big_do_Louisiana_rat_snakes_get\" title=\"How big do Louisiana rat snakes get?\">How big do Louisiana rat snakes get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_kind_of_king_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\" title=\"What kind of king snakes are in Louisiana?\">What kind of king snakes are in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#How_many_poisonous_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\" title=\"How many poisonous snakes are in Louisiana?\">How many poisonous snakes are in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_is_the_biggest_snake_in_Louisiana\" title=\"What is the biggest snake in Louisiana?\">What is the biggest snake in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_animal_causes_the_most_deaths_in_Louisiana\" title=\"What animal causes the most deaths in Louisiana?\">What animal causes the most deaths in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_venomous_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\" title=\"What venomous snakes are in Louisiana?\">What venomous snakes are in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#Where_are_rattlesnakes_found_in_Louisiana\" title=\"Where are rattlesnakes found in Louisiana?\">Where are rattlesnakes found in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_Louisiana_snake_is_poisonous\" title=\"How do you know if a Louisiana snake is poisonous?\">How do you know if a Louisiana snake is poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#What_is_the_largest_snake_in_Louisiana\" title=\"What is the largest snake in Louisiana?\">What is the largest snake in Louisiana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-types-of-snakes-are-in-louisiana\/#Where_are_anacondas_found_in_the_US\" title=\"Where are anacondas found in the US?\">Where are anacondas found in the US?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_types_of_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>How many types of snakes are in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Forty-eight species of snakes can be found in Louisiana, but only seven of them are venomous. There are three different venomous rattlesnakes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_snakes_are_found_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>What kind of snakes are found in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7. Flat Headed Snake.Species:<b>Tantilla gracilis<\/b>Adult size:7 inches3 more rowsx26bull;Jan 14, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_seven_venomous_snakes_of_Louisiana\"><\/span>What are the seven venomous snakes of Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The poster includes a map locating each of the state&#8217;s seven venomous snake species: <b>Northern cottonmouth, Eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake, Texas coral snake, timber rattlesnake, harlequin coral snake, pygmy rattlesnake and the Eastern copperhead.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_big_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>What big snakes are in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Louisiana pine snake (Pituophis ruthveni) is a species of large, nonvenomous constrictor of the family Colubridae. This powerful snake is notable because of its large eggs and small clutch sizes.<\/b>Louisiana pinesnakeSuborder:SerpentesFamily:ColubridaeGenus:PituophisSpecies:P. ruthveni12 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_deadliest_snake_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>What is the most deadliest snake in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7. Flat Headed Snake.Species:<b>Tantilla gracilis<\/b>Adult size:7 inches3 more rowsx26bull;Jan 14, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_types_of_venomous_snakes_are_there_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>How many types of venomous snakes are there in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Timber Rattlesnakes strike their prey and release them, waiting until the venom has taken effect before eating them. These venomous snakes are potentially the most dangerous species found in Louisiana due to their large size, long fangs, and high yield of venom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_poisonous_snakes_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>Are there poisonous snakes in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>seven venomous snake species<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_snakes_are_poisonous_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>What snakes are poisonous in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many venomous snakes have round pupils.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)  <\/li>\n<li>Timber rattlesnake, aka canebrake rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)  <\/li>\n<li>Pygmy Rattlesnake (Sisturus miliarius)  <\/li>\n<li>Eastern copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)  <\/li>\n<li>Texas coral snake (Micrurus tener)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_snakes_are_native_to_Louisiana\"><\/span>What kind of snakes are native to Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Louisiana pine snake (Pituophis ruthveni) is a species of large, nonvenomous constrictor of the family Colubridae. This powerful snake is notable because of its large eggs and small clutch sizes.<\/b>Louisiana pinesnakeSuborder:SerpentesFamily:ColubridaeGenus:PituophisSpecies:P. ruthveni12 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Louisiana_have_Anacondas\"><\/span>Does Louisiana have Anacondas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fishermen say they saw an Anaconda in Lake Texoma. They coil their huge bodies around the victim and continue to squeeze. Seven of those species are venomous, though most are not life-threatening. See The Snakes In Louisiana&#8217;s Swamps Right now is the perfect time to check out the snakes in Louisiana&#8217;s swamps.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_venomous_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>How many venomous snakes are in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>seven<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_venomous_snakes_of_Louisiana\"><\/span>What are the venomous snakes of Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The copperhead is one of only seven species of venomous snakes in Louisiana, but it is rare to see them in urban or suburban areas because they need large tracts of wooded areas to maintain a population. Two types of coral snakes, the cottonmouth, the copperhead and three types of rattlesnakes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_anacondas_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>Are there anacondas in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_Anaconda_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>Are there Anaconda in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this list of Anaconda Snake facts, we are going to learn the remaining facts bout Anacondas <b>These snakes are very common in south Louisiana and can be very large.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_snakes_get_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>How big do snakes get in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7. Flat Headed Snake.Species:Tantilla gracilisLegal to own?:YesAdult size:<b>7 inches<\/b>2 more rowsx26bull;Jan 14, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Louisiana_rat_snakes_get\"><\/span>How big do Louisiana rat snakes get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>42 to 72 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_king_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>What kind of king snakes are in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Speckled Kingsnake  Eastern Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis holbrooki\/Lampropeltis nigra) One of the most easily recognizable snakes in Louisiana is the speckled kingsnake. They are very visually distinct, with bright cream\/white speckles covering their dark bodies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_poisonous_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>How many poisonous snakes are in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fishermen say they saw an Anaconda in Lake Texoma. They coil their huge bodies around the victim and continue to squeeze. Seven of those species are venomous, though most are not life-threatening. See The Snakes In Louisiana&#8217;s Swamps Right now is the perfect time to check out the snakes in Louisiana&#8217;s swamps.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_snake_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>What is the biggest snake in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>seven<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_causes_the_most_deaths_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>What animal causes the most deaths in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Louisiana pine snake (Pituophis ruthveni) is a species of large, nonvenomous constrictor of the family Colubridae. This powerful snake is notable because of its large eggs and small clutch sizes.<\/b><b>Louisiana pinesnake<\/b>Endangered (IUCN 3.1)Scientific classificationKingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:Chordata12 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_venomous_snakes_are_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>What venomous snakes are in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>seven<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_rattlesnakes_found_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>Where are rattlesnakes found in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_Louisiana_snake_is_poisonous\"><\/span>How do you know if a Louisiana snake is poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Louisiana, <b>vertical pupils are indicative of a viper. This could be a rattlesnake, cottonmouth or copperhead. There is no non-venomous Louisiana snake with vertical pupils. If you&#8217;re close enough to see that kind of detail, round pupils can often be identified from a very safe distance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_snake_in_Louisiana\"><\/span>What is the largest snake in Louisiana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this list of Anaconda Snake facts, we are going to learn the remaining facts bout Anacondas <b>These snakes are very common in south Louisiana and can be very large.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_anacondas_found_in_the_US\"><\/span>Where are anacondas found in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Louisiana pine snake (Pituophis ruthveni) is a species of large, nonvenomous constrictor of the family Colubridae. This powerful snake is notable because of its large eggs and small clutch sizes.<\/b><b>Louisiana pinesnake<\/b>Endangered (IUCN 3.1)Scientific classificationKingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:Chordata12 more rows<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How many types of snakes are in Louisiana?What kind of snakes are found in Louisiana?What are the seven venomous snakes of Louisiana?What big snakes are in Louisiana?What is the most deadliest snake in Louisiana?How many types of venomous snakes are there in Louisiana?Are there poisonous snakes in Louisiana?What snakes are poisonous in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59354"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59354"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59354\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}