Snakes in Pope 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 Pope County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Pope County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Pope County, Arkansas?

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

How many snake species live in Pope County, Arkansas?

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

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

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

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