Snakes in Arkansas Snake Identification Tips

Because of its climate and location, the state of Arkansas is home to many different snake species. If you have seen a snake in Arkansas recently and you’re wondering what type of snake it was, the resources below will help you.

Information on Arkansas Snakes

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
The AGFC website has some great information about the various species of snakes found in Arkansas. Pictures, descriptions and more. According to this resource: “Arkansas is home to 36 species of snakes, six of which are venomous.”

The Serious Six
The title of this tutorial relates to the fact that there are six venomous snakes in Arkansas you should be aware of — the copperhead, the timber rattlesnake, the pigmy rattlesnake, the cottonmouth, the western diamondback, and the the coral snake. These are the only venomous snakes native to Arkansas and they are explained in this article

Wikipedia Weighs In
The Wikipedia website has a list of snakes in Arkansas with links to related information about each species. Just click on the thumbnail image or hyperlink for the species you are interested in, and you’ll be presented with more information on that type of Arkansas snake.

Identify Snakes From a Safe Distance

This is a good spot for some safety advice. When trying to identify Arkansas snakes in the wild, always do so from a safe distance. Unless you are a snake expert, you could easily mistake a harmless snake for a venomous one. And even the harmless snakes should be left alone in the wild. They are interesting to watch, but they need to be given their space.

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