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