Snakes in Saint Francois 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.

Every snake recorded in Saint Francois County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Saint Francois County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Saint Francois County, Missouri?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Saint Francois County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Saint Francois County, Missouri, however, are harmless.

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

10+ snake species have verified records in Saint Francois County, Missouri, of which 1 is venomous.

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Saint Francois County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Saint Francois 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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