Kansas
Snakes in Clay County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Clay County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Clay County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Clay County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Clay County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Clay County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Clay County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Clay County, Kansas?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Clay County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Clay County, Kansas?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Clay County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Clay 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.