Arkansas
Snakes in Lonoke County
18 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lonoke 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 Lonoke County
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lonoke County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lonoke County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Lonoke County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lonoke County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lonoke County, Arkansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lonoke County, Arkansas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lonoke County, Arkansas?
- The Diamondback Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lonoke County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lonoke 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.