Snakes in Howard 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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  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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Howard County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Howard County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Howard County, Arkansas?

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

How many snake species live in Howard County, Arkansas?

7 snake species have verified records in Howard County, Arkansas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Eastern Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Howard County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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