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