Missouri
Snakes in De Kalb County
4 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in De Kalb County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in De Kalb County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in De Kalb County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in De Kalb County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in De Kalb County, Missouri?
- 4 snake species have verified records in De Kalb County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in De Kalb County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in De Kalb County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.