Snakes in Cherokee County

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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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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Cherokee County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Cherokee County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Cherokee County, Kansas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Cherokee County, Kansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Cherokee County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Cherokee County, Kansas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Cherokee County, Kansas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Cherokee County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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