Snakes in Labette County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Labette County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Labette County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Labette County, Kansas?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Labette County, Kansas, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Labette County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Labette County, Kansas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Labette County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.

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

The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Labette County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Labette 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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