Kansas
Snakes in Coffey County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Coffey 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 Coffey County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Coffey County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Coffey County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Coffey County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Coffey County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Coffey County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Coffey County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Coffey County, Kansas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Coffey County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Coffey 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.