Snakes in Chase County

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Chase County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Chase County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Chase County, Kansas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Chase County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga, Eastern Copperhead, Eastern Massasauga, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Chase County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Chase County, Kansas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Chase County, Kansas, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Chase County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Chase 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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