Missouri
Snakes in Callaway County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Callaway 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.
Every snake recorded in Callaway County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Callaway County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Callaway County, Missouri?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Callaway County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Callaway County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Callaway County, Missouri?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Callaway County, Missouri, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Callaway County, Missouri?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Callaway County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Callaway 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.