Kansas
Snakes in Meade County
23 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Meade County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Meade County
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Meade County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Meade County, Kansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Meade County, Kansas, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Meade County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Meade County, Kansas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Meade County, Kansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Meade County, Kansas?
- The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Meade County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Meade 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.