Arkansas
Snakes in Boone County
14 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Boone County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
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.
Every snake recorded in Boone County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Boone County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Boone County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Boone County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Boone County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Boone County, Arkansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Boone County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Boone County, Arkansas?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Boone County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Boone 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.