Arkansas
Snakes in Mississippi County
11 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Mississippi County
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Mississippi County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Mississippi County, Arkansas?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Mississippi County, Arkansas. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Mississippi County, Arkansas?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Mississippi County, Arkansas?
- The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Mississippi County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.