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