Snakes in Finney County

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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.

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Finney County

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Finney County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Finney County, Kansas?

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

How many snake species live in Finney County, Kansas?

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

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

The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Finney County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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