Arkansas
Snakes in Pike County
14 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Pike 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.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Pike County
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pike County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pike County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Pike County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Pike County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Pike County, Arkansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Pike County, Arkansas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pike County, Arkansas?
- The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Pike County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Pike 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.