Snakes in Montgomery County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Montgomery County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Montgomery County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Montgomery County, Missouri?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Montgomery County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Montgomery County, Missouri, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Montgomery County, Missouri?

10+ snake species have verified records in Montgomery County, Missouri, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Montgomery County, Missouri?

The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Montgomery County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Montgomery 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.

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