Snakes in Lincoln 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.

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Lincoln County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lincoln County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lincoln County, Kansas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Lincoln County, Kansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Lincoln County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lincoln County, Kansas?

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

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

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

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