Obviously well fed, most likely from pets left behind

eeeewwww, what kind are they?

Water Moccasin (not sure if that is spelled correctly). Also known as Cotton Mouths.

And they can eat small pets????? thats a little scarey.

yeah cotton mouths ,, and thems good eatin

The Cottonmouth Water Moccassin is common in the LA area and all of the south, and everytime there is a big hurricane, they are seen looking for a place to get out of the water! They can get to be about 5 feet long, but that is uncommon!

Charlie

a .38 revolver with bird shot cartridges do a good number on em from about 5 to 7 feet away

I wouldn't get much closer than that

or just leave em alone and the rat problem will be reduced

Place em in the storefronts and looting will stop

They could be quite benificial in NOLA right about now