Missouri
Snakes in Phelps County
18 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Phelps 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.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Phelps County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Phelps County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Phelps County, Missouri?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Phelps County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Phelps County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Phelps County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Phelps County, Missouri, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Phelps County, Missouri?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Phelps County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Phelps 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.