Snakes in Jackson County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Jackson County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Jackson County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Jackson County, Missouri?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Jackson County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Jackson County, Missouri, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Jackson County, Missouri?

10+ snake species have verified records in Jackson County, Missouri, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Jackson County, Missouri?

The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Jackson County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Jackson 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.

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