Missouri
Snakes in Christian County
18 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Christian 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.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Christian County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Christian County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Christian County, Missouri?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Christian County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Christian County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Christian County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Christian County, Missouri, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Christian County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Christian County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Christian 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.