Kansas
Snakes in Mitchell County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Mitchell County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Mitchell County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Mitchell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Mitchell County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Mitchell County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Mitchell County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Mitchell County, Kansas?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Mitchell County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Mitchell County, Kansas?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Mitchell County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Mitchell 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.