Snakes in Franklin 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

Every snake recorded in Franklin County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Franklin County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Franklin County, Arkansas?

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

How many snake species live in Franklin County, Arkansas?

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

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Franklin County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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