Missouri
Snakes in Dade County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Dade County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Dade County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Dade County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Dade County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Dade County, Missouri?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Dade County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Dade County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Dade County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.