Snakes in Crawford County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Crawford County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Crawford County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Crawford County, Kansas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Crawford County, Kansas, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Crawford County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Crawford County, Kansas?

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

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

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

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