Missouri
Snakes in Bollinger County
17 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bollinger County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Bollinger County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bollinger County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bollinger County, Missouri?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Bollinger County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Bollinger County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bollinger County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Bollinger County, Missouri, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bollinger County, Missouri?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bollinger County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bollinger County, Missouri?
- 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.