Arkansas
Snakes in Fulton County
11 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Fulton 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.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Fulton County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fulton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fulton County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Fulton County, Arkansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Fulton County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Fulton County, Arkansas?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Fulton County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fulton County, Arkansas?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Fulton County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Fulton 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.