Juveniles have a bold pattern of dark brown crossbands on a pink or orange background, with a yellow tail. Its side of head is black with a white line from the eye to the angle of the mouth.
The Cottonmouth is usually dark tan, brown or nearly black, with vague black or dark brown crossbands. The Cottonmouth is one of Louisiana’s venomous snakes. They also occur in dry hardwood forests in the Felicianas. Scarlet kingsnakes are usually found in and under pine logs, and within standing dead pines and stumps. The snake’s snout is always red and its are scales smooth.
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It has a series of black, red and white or yellow rings, with each red and yellow ring bordered on either side by black, the rings continue across belly. The Speckled Kingsnake is a rather large, constricting Snake, that can get between 12 to 24 inches long, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Let’s take a closer look at the snakes you may encounter on our Swamp Tours. Louisiana has about 47 species of snakes. If you are not big fan of snakes, keep in mind most snakes are not aggressive except when defending themselves. Snakes are an important component of the ecosystem as predators and as prey for other wildlife. This means that they will be most active during spring, and during the early mornings and late afternoons throughout the summer. Snakes are most active when temperatures are between 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit. Right now is the perfect time to check out the snakes in Louisiana’s swamps.
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