Kansas
Snakes in Cloud County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cloud County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Cloud County
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cloud County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cloud County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Cloud County, Kansas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Cloud County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cloud County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Cloud County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cloud County, Kansas?
- The Plains Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Cloud County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cloud 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.