Missouri
Snakes in Pemiscot County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Pemiscot County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pemiscot County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pemiscot County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Pemiscot County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Pemiscot County, Missouri?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Pemiscot County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pemiscot County, Missouri?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Pemiscot County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.