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