Arkansas
Snakes in Grant County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Grant County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Grant County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Grant County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Grant County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Grant County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Grant County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Grant County, Arkansas?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Grant County, Arkansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Grant County, Arkansas?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Grant County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Grant 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.