Missouri
Snakes in Morgan County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Morgan County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Morgan County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Morgan County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Morgan County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Morgan County, Missouri?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Morgan County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Morgan County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Morgan County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.