Kansas
Snakes in Morris County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Morris 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 Morris County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Morris County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Morris County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Morris County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Morris County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Morris County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Morris County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Morris County, Kansas?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Morris County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Morris 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.