Missouri
Snakes in Stoddard County
16 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Stoddard County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Stoddard County
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Stoddard County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Stoddard County, Missouri?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Stoddard County, Missouri, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Stoddard County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Stoddard County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Stoddard County, Missouri, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Stoddard County, Missouri?
- The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Stoddard County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Stoddard 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.