Snakes in Columbia County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Columbia County

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Columbia County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Columbia County, Arkansas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Columbia County, Arkansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Columbia County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Columbia County, Arkansas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Columbia County, Arkansas, of which 3 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Columbia County, Arkansas?

The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Columbia County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Columbia 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.

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