Snakes in Monroe County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

Every snake recorded in Monroe County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Monroe County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Monroe County, Arkansas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Monroe County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Monroe County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Monroe County, Arkansas?

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

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Monroe County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Monroe 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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