Kansas
Snakes in Jackson County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Jackson 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.
Every snake recorded in Jackson County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Jackson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Jackson County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Jackson County, Kansas, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Jackson County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Jackson County, Kansas?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Jackson County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Jackson County, Kansas?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Jackson County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Jackson 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.