Know the dangerous ones
Venomous snakes in Barber County, Kansas
2 venomous snake species have verified records in Barber County. Learn to recognize each one, and know what to do if you are bitten.
Field entries
Sistrurus tergeminus Western MassasaugaVenomousSistrurus tergeminus
How to identify
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
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Crotalus viridis Prairie RattlesnakeVenomousCrotalus viridis
How to identify
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
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