Snakes in Sevier 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.

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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 Sevier County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Sevier County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Sevier County, Arkansas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Sevier County, Arkansas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Sevier County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Sevier County, Arkansas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Sevier County, Arkansas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

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