Missouri
Snakes in Pulaski County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Pulaski 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.
Every snake recorded in Pulaski County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pulaski County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pulaski County, Missouri?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Pulaski County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Pulaski County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Pulaski County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Pulaski County, Missouri, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pulaski County, Missouri?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Pulaski County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Pulaski 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.