Missouri
Snakes in Holt County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Holt County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Holt County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Holt County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Holt County, Missouri?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Holt County, Missouri, including Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Holt County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Holt County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Holt County, Missouri, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Holt County, Missouri?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Holt County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Holt 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.