Arkansas
Snakes in Lincoln County
7 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lincoln 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.
Every snake recorded in Lincoln County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lincoln County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lincoln County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lincoln County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Lincoln County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lincoln County, Arkansas?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Lincoln County, Arkansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lincoln County, Arkansas?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lincoln County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lincoln 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.