Missouri
Snakes in Osage County
5 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Osage County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Osage County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Osage County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Osage County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Osage County, Missouri?
- 5 snake species have verified records in Osage County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Osage County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Osage County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.