Arkansas
Snakes in Lee County
8 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lee 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Lee County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lee County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lee County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Lee County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lee County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lee County, Arkansas?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Lee County, Arkansas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lee County, Arkansas?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Lee County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lee 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.