Arkansas
Snakes in Montgomery County
19 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Montgomery 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.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Montgomery County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Montgomery County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Montgomery County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Montgomery County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Montgomery County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Montgomery County, Arkansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Montgomery County, Arkansas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Montgomery County, Arkansas?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Montgomery County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Montgomery 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.