Snakes in Union 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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  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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  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 Union County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Union County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Union County, Arkansas?

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

How many snake species live in Union County, Arkansas?

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

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Union County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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