Louisiana's venomous snakes include three different species of rattlesnake, two species of coral snake, one copperhead species and one water moccasin species. Additionally, some venomous snakes ...

(BRPROUD) — How much do you know about snakes in Louisiana ... called a water moccasin, “occur nearly statewide and are abundant,” said Glorioso. Determining whether a snake is non-venomous ...

"Cottonmouth water moccasins are the most common venomous species ... the state," Kevin Hood, from Louisiana Snake ID, told Newsweek. "We have 48 species of snakes in Louisiana and Northern ...

Hood and his family operate Louisiana ... water moccasin) snakes also are in the area. He said the snakes are slow, so they often curl up and open their mouths when frightened. Kevin said the ...

Cottonmouths are semiaquatic, so they're comfortable both swimming in water and basking on land. They are the only venomous snake in ... nonvenomous water snakes — such as common water snakes ...

In this Moment in the Wild video, Purdue Extension wildlife technician Zach Truelock introduces you to the common water snake. He shows you how to tell ... us by using our Ask an Expert web page.

Eastern copperhead snakes are one of the most-common ... across a snake with these colors, it's best to just leave them alone ...

(BRPROUD) — How much do you know about snakes in Louisiana ... spraying one with a water hose from a safe distance to encourage it to move along quickly. Snake relocated after found hiding ...