Snakes in Kiowa County

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

• 
  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Kiowa County

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Kiowa County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Kiowa County, Kansas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Kiowa County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Kiowa County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Kiowa County, Kansas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Kiowa County, Kansas, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Kiowa County, Kansas?

The Ground Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Kiowa County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Kiowa 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.

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