Arkansas
Snakes in Greene County
16 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Greene 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Greene County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Greene County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Greene County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Greene County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Greene County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Greene County, Arkansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Greene County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Greene County, Arkansas?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Greene County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Greene 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.