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