Snakes in Greenwood 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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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Greenwood County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Greenwood County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Greenwood County, Kansas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Greenwood County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga, Broad-banded Copperhead, Eastern Copperhead, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Greenwood County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Greenwood County, Kansas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Greenwood County, Kansas, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Greenwood County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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