Missouri
Snakes in Platte County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Platte 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Platte County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Platte County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Platte County, Missouri?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Platte County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Platte County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Platte County, Missouri?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Platte County, Missouri, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Platte County, Missouri?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Platte County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Platte 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.