Kansas
Snakes in Harper County
20 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Harper County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Harper County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Harper County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Harper County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Harper County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Harper County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Harper County, Kansas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Harper County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Harper County, Kansas?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Harper County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Harper 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.