Kansas
Snakes in Jewell County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Jewell County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Jewell County
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Jewell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Jewell County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Jewell County, Kansas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Jewell County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Jewell County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Jewell County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Jewell County, Kansas?
- The Lined Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Jewell County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Jewell 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.