Missouri
Snakes in Polk County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Polk County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Polk County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Polk County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Polk County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Polk County, Missouri?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Polk County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Polk County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Polk County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.