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