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