Missouri
Snakes in Greene County
19 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Greene 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.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Greene County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Greene County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Greene County, Missouri?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Greene County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Greene County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Greene County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Greene County, Missouri, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Greene County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Greene County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Greene 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.