Arkansas
Snakes in Chicot County
8 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Chicot 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 Chicot County
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Chicot County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Chicot County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Chicot County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Chicot County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Chicot County, Arkansas?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Chicot County, Arkansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Chicot County, Arkansas?
- The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Chicot County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Chicot 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.