Snakes in Saint Charles County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Saint Charles County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Saint Charles County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Saint Charles County, Missouri?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Saint Charles County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Saint Charles County, Missouri, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Saint Charles County, Missouri?

10+ snake species have verified records in Saint Charles County, Missouri, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Saint Charles County, Missouri?

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Saint Charles County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Saint Charles 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.

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