Missouri
Snakes in Lincoln County
19 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lincoln County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lincoln County, Missouri?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lincoln County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Lincoln County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lincoln County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lincoln County, Missouri, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lincoln County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lincoln County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lincoln 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.