Snakes in Clark County

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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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 Clark County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Clark County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Clark County, Kansas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Clark County, Kansas, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Clark County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Clark County, Kansas?

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

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

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

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