Missouri
Snakes in Stone County
17 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Stone County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Stone County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Stone County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Stone County, Missouri?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Stone County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Stone County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Stone County, Missouri?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Stone County, Missouri, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Stone County, Missouri?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Stone County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Stone 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.