Snakes in Desha 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 Desha County

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Desha County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Desha County, Arkansas?

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

How many snake species live in Desha County, Arkansas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Desha County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

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

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