Snakes in Perry 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.

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  Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus atrox

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Perry County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Perry County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Perry County, Arkansas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Perry County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Perry County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Perry County, Arkansas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Perry County, Arkansas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

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