Arkansas
Snakes in Lafayette County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lafayette County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lafayette County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Lafayette County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Lafayette County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lafayette County, Arkansas?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Lafayette County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lafayette County, Arkansas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lafayette County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lafayette 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.