Snakes in Stone County

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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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  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.

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Stone County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Stone County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Stone County, Arkansas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Stone County, Arkansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Stone County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Stone County, Arkansas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Stone County, Arkansas, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Stone County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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