Kansas
Snakes in Butler County
22 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Butler County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Broad-banded CopperheadAgkistrodon laticinctusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Butler County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Butler County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Butler County, Kansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Butler County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Butler County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Butler County, Kansas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Butler County, Kansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Butler County, Kansas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Butler County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Butler 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.