Arkansas
Snakes in Baxter County
25 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Baxter County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Baxter County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Baxter County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Baxter County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Baxter County, Arkansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Baxter County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Baxter County, Arkansas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Baxter County, Arkansas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Baxter County, Arkansas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Baxter County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Baxter County, Arkansas?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.