Kansas
Snakes in Barber County
30 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Barber County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Barber County
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Barber County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Barber County, Kansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Barber County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Barber County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Barber County, Kansas?
- 30+ snake species have verified records in Barber County, Kansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Barber County, Kansas?
- The Western Massasauga is the most frequently reported snake in Barber County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Barber County, Kansas?
- 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.