Snakes in Taney 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.

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Taney County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Taney County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Taney County, Missouri?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Taney County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Taney County, Missouri, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Taney County, Missouri?

10+ snake species have verified records in Taney County, Missouri, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Taney 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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