Snakes in Garland 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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  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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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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 Garland County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Garland County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Garland County, Arkansas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Garland County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Garland County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Garland County, Arkansas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Garland County, Arkansas, of which 4 are venomous.

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

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

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