Snakes in Marshall 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Marshall County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Marshall County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Marshall County, Kansas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Marshall County, Kansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Marshall County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Marshall County, Kansas?

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

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

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

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