Snakes in Crawford County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Crawford County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Crawford County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Crawford County, Missouri?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Crawford County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Crawford County, Missouri, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Crawford County, Missouri?

10+ snake species have verified records in Crawford County, Missouri, of which 1 is venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Crawford County, Missouri?

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Crawford County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Crawford 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.

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