Snakes in Marion County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Marion County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Marion County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Marion County, Arkansas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Marion County, Arkansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Marion County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Marion County, Arkansas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Marion County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Marion County, Arkansas?

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Marion County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Marion 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.

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