Kansas
Snakes in Harvey County
12 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Harvey County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Harvey County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Harvey County, Kansas?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Harvey County, Kansas. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Harvey County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Harvey County, Kansas.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Harvey County, Kansas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Harvey County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.