Snakes in Phillips 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 Phillips County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Phillips County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Phillips County, Arkansas?

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

How many snake species live in Phillips County, Arkansas?

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

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

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

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