Missouri
Snakes in Pike County
11 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Pike County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pike County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pike County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Pike County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Pike County, Missouri?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Pike County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pike County, Missouri?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Pike County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.