Arkansas is home to 39 species of snakes, and six of them are venomous. Thankfully, not all of these venomous snakes inhabit ...

Experts say that out of the six venomous snakes in Arkansas, the most common ones are copperheads, cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes. You can read more about the story by visiting KATV-TV’s website.

Whether enjoying the Natural State on land or by water this summer, it’s important to keep an eye out for Arkansas’ six native venomous snake species — and to educate yourself on how to avoid them.

While encounters may be more frequent, Rebecca McPeake, a Professor of Wildlife Extension at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, said most of the snakes common to Northwest ...

There are more than 2,900 species of snakes, with 140 species known in the United States. One species commonly found in the U.S. is the Thamnophis sirtalis, or the common garter snake, also known ...

Thankfully, not all of these venomous snakes inhabit Arkansas’ waterways. Of those 39 species, only about seven snakes are commonly seen in water, such as those found in the Arkansas River .