Missouri
Snakes in Scott County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Scott County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Scott County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Scott County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Scott County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Scott County, Missouri?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Scott County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Scott County, Missouri?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Scott County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.