Kansas
Snakes in Kingman County
16 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Kingman 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 Kingman County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Kingman County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Kingman County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Kingman County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Kingman County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Kingman County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Kingman County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Kingman County, Kansas?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Kingman County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Kingman 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.