Missouri
Snakes in Mississippi County
7 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Mississippi County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Mississippi County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Mississippi County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Mississippi County, Missouri?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Mississippi County, Missouri, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Mississippi County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Mississippi County, Missouri?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Mississippi County, Missouri, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Mississippi County, Missouri?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Mississippi County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Mississippi 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.