Arkansas
Snakes in Cleburne County
16 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cleburne 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 Cleburne County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cleburne County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cleburne County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Cleburne County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Cleburne County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cleburne County, Arkansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Cleburne County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cleburne County, Arkansas?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Cleburne County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cleburne 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.