Arkansas
Snakes in Searcy County
17 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Searcy County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy 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.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Searcy County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Searcy County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Searcy County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Searcy County, Arkansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Searcy County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Searcy County, Arkansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Searcy County, Arkansas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Searcy County, Arkansas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Searcy County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Searcy 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.