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Western Ratsnake in Missouri

Harmless

Pantherophis obsoletus

Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus

Yes. The Western Ratsnake has been recorded in 98 Missouri counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Long-bodied with weakly keeled scales; blotched, striped, or solid depending on species.

Missouri counties with Western Ratsnake records

98 listed

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