Snakes in Ellsworth 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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  Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus atrox

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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 Ellsworth County

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Ellsworth County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Ellsworth County, Kansas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Ellsworth County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Ellsworth County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Ellsworth County, Kansas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Ellsworth County, Kansas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

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