Kansas
Snakes in Edwards County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Edwards County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Edwards County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Edwards County, Kansas?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Edwards County, Kansas. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Edwards County, Kansas?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Edwards County, Kansas.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Edwards County, Kansas?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Edwards County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.