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