Missouri
Snakes in Webster County
8 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Webster 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.
Every snake recorded in Webster County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Webster County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Webster County, Missouri?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Webster County, Missouri, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Webster County, Missouri, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Webster County, Missouri?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Webster County, Missouri, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Webster County, Missouri?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Webster County, Missouri, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Webster 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.