Kansas
Snakes in Bourbon County
21 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bourbon 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Bourbon County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bourbon County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bourbon County, Kansas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Bourbon County, Kansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Bourbon County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bourbon County, Kansas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Bourbon County, Kansas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bourbon County, Kansas?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Bourbon County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bourbon 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.