Are there venomous snakes in Yell County, Arkansas?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Yell County, Arkansas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Yell County, Arkansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Yell County, Arkansas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Yell County, Arkansas, of which 5 are venomous.

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

The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Yell County, Arkansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Yell 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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Snakes in Yell County

20 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Yell County

Full guide & what to do if bitten →

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Snakes in Yell County

Venomous snakes in Yell County

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