Arkansas
Snakes in Logan County
20 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Logan County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
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.
Every snake recorded in Logan County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Logan County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Logan County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Logan County, Arkansas, including Timber Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Logan County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Logan County, Arkansas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Logan County, Arkansas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Logan County, Arkansas?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Logan County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Logan 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.