Arkansas
Snakes in Van Buren County
16 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Van Buren 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.
Every snake recorded in Van Buren County
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Van Buren County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Van Buren County, Arkansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Van Buren County, Arkansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Van Buren County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Van Buren County, Arkansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Van Buren County, Arkansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Van Buren County, Arkansas?
- The Speckled Kingsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Van Buren County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Van Buren 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.