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