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