Arkansas
Snakes in Craighead County
14 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Craighead County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Craighead County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Craighead County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Craighead County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Craighead County, Arkansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Craighead County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Craighead County, Arkansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Craighead County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Craighead County, Arkansas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Craighead County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Craighead 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.