Missouri
Snakes in Laclede County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Laclede 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 Laclede 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
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Laclede County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Laclede County, Missouri?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Laclede County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Laclede County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Laclede County, Missouri?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Laclede County, Missouri, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Laclede County, Missouri?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Laclede County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Laclede 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.