Missouri
Snakes in Howell County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Howell 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.
Every snake recorded in Howell County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Howell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Howell County, Missouri?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Howell County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Howell County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Howell County, Missouri?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Howell County, Missouri, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Howell County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Howell County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Howell 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.