Missouri
Snakes in Barton County
13 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Barton County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Barton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Barton County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Barton County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Barton County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Barton County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Barton County, Missouri?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Barton County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.