Snakes in Comanche County

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Comanche County

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Comanche County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Comanche County, Kansas?

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

How many snake species live in Comanche County, Kansas?

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

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

The Western Massasauga is the most frequently reported snake in Comanche County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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