Missouri
Snakes in Iron County
15 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Iron 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Iron County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Iron County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Iron County, Missouri?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Iron County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Iron County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Iron County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Iron County, Missouri, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Iron County, Missouri?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Iron County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Iron 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.