Kansas
Snakes in Ford County
15 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Ford County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Ford County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Ford County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Ford County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Ford County, Kansas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Ford County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Ford County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Ford County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Ford County, Kansas?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Ford County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Ford 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.