As the weather gets warmer, snakes will begin to appear. In Louisiana, there are seven venomous snake species. What they are ...

There are both southern and northern copperheads. The copperhead snake has a copper-colored ... also known as the water moccasin, can be found in aquatic habitats such as swamps, marshes and ...

While rattlesnakes are found in the northern part of the country ... Known just as commonly by its alternatively as the water moccasin, the cottonmouth snake is prevalent in the western half ...

So, if you come across a snake with these colors, it's best to just leave them alone, says Louisiana Sportsman. The Northern cottonmouth water moccasin are the world's only semi-aquatic vipers ...