Arkansas
Snakes in Little River County
9 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Little River County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy 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 Little River County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Little River County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Little River County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Little River County, Arkansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Little River County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Little River County, Arkansas?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Little River County, Arkansas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Little River County, Arkansas?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Little River County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Little River 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.