Kansas
Snakes in Dickinson County
15 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Dickinson County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Dickinson County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Dickinson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Dickinson County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Dickinson County, Kansas, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Dickinson County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Dickinson County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Dickinson County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Dickinson County, Kansas?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Dickinson County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Dickinson 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.