Snakes in Poinsett 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Poinsett County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Poinsett County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Poinsett County, Arkansas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Poinsett County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Poinsett County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Poinsett County, Arkansas?

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

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

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

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