Snakes in Cross County

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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 Cross County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Cross County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Cross County, Arkansas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Cross County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Cross County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Cross County, Arkansas?

11 snake species have verified records in Cross County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Cross County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cross 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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