Missouri
Snakes in Ozark County
14 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Ozark 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.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Ozark County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Ozark County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Ozark County, Missouri?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Ozark County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Ozark County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Ozark County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Ozark County, Missouri, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Ozark County, Missouri?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Ozark County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Ozark 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.