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