Snakes in Izard 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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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 Izard County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Izard County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Izard County, Arkansas?

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

How many snake species live in Izard County, Arkansas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Izard County, Arkansas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

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