Arkansas
Snakes in Bradley County
7 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bradley 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.
Every snake recorded in Bradley County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bradley County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bradley County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Bradley County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Bradley County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bradley County, Arkansas?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Bradley County, Arkansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bradley County, Arkansas?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Bradley County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bradley 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.