Snakes in Barton County

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Barton County

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Barton County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Barton County, Kansas?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Barton County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Barton County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Barton County, Kansas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Barton County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Barton County, Kansas?

The Western Massasauga is the most frequently reported snake in Barton County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Barton 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.

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