*The colored areas of the map above represent parishes with currently known records for the given species (Source: Jeff Boundy, LA Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries). By no means does it represent the full range of the species in the state, nor does it necessarily mean that a species can be found throughout the parish with the record. This is provided as a guide to where you might be able to find these species in the state and to aid in identification. A descriptive explanation of the range of each species can be found in the text below.
Other Common Names:
Subspecies: No subspecies recognized.
Description:
Similar Species:
Species Range:
Louisiana Range: Known from specimens from La Salle Parish in north-central Louisiana. A 2015 publication describes a specimen from East Carroll Parish that presumably belongs to this species based on field characteristics.
Habitat:
Natural History:
Best Time and Place to Observe:
Global Conservation Status: Eastern Milksnakes have not been assessed by the IUCN Red List. Their NatureServe Global Conservation Status Rank based on previous taxonomy is G5 (Secure).
Federal Conservation Status: None
Louisiana Conservation Status: Eastern Milksnakes have a ranking of S2 (imperiled because of rarity – 6-20 known extant populations) in Louisiana.
***If you live in the range of this species in Louisiana and believe you may have observed this species please let me know (take a picture if possible), as there may be more unknown populations in the state.***
Author's Remarks: I have never observed this species in Louisiana, but observed them with regularity in Tennessee.
