Missouri
Snakes in Vernon County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Vernon County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Vernon County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Vernon County, Missouri?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Vernon County, Missouri. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Vernon County, Missouri?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Vernon County, Missouri.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Vernon County, Missouri?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Vernon County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.