Kansas
Snakes in Geary County
20 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Geary 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Geary County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Geary County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Geary County, Kansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Geary County, Kansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Geary County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Geary County, Kansas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Geary County, Kansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Geary County, Kansas?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Geary County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Geary 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.