Snakes in Sainte Genevieve 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 Sainte Genevieve County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Sainte Genevieve County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri?

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

How many snake species live in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri?

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

What is the most commonly seen snake in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri?

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Sainte Genevieve 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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