Snakes in Logan County

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  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 Logan County

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Logan County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Logan County, Kansas?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Logan County, Kansas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Logan County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Logan County, Kansas?

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

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

The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Logan County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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