Missouri
Snakes in Johnson County
11 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Johnson County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Johnson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Johnson County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Johnson County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Johnson County, Missouri?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Johnson County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Johnson County, Missouri?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Johnson County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.