Arkansas
Snakes in Clark County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Clark County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Clark County
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Clark County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Clark County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Clark County, Arkansas, including Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Clark County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Clark County, Arkansas?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Clark County, Arkansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Clark County, Arkansas?
- The Prairie Kingsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Clark County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Clark 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.