Missouri
Snakes in Hickory County
6 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Hickory County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hickory County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hickory County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Hickory County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Hickory County, Missouri?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Hickory County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hickory County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Hickory County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.