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