Missouri
Snakes in Cedar County
6 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Cedar County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cedar County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cedar County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Cedar County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Cedar County, Missouri?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Cedar County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cedar County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cedar County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.