Arkansas
Snakes in Prairie County
8 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Prairie 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.
Every snake recorded in Prairie County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Prairie County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Prairie County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Prairie County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Prairie County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Prairie County, Arkansas?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Prairie County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Prairie County, Arkansas?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Prairie County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Prairie 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.