Snakes in Perry County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Perry County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Perry County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Perry County, Missouri?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Perry County, Missouri, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Perry County, Missouri, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Perry County, Missouri?

10+ snake species have verified records in Perry County, Missouri, of which 3 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Perry County, Missouri?

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Perry County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Perry 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.

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