Arkansas
Snakes in Lawrence County
14 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lawrence 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.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Lawrence County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lawrence County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lawrence County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Lawrence County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lawrence County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lawrence County, Arkansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lawrence County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lawrence County, Arkansas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lawrence County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lawrence 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.