Kansas
Snakes in Neosho County
19 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Neosho County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Neosho County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Neosho County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Neosho County, Kansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Neosho County, Kansas, including Eastern Copperhead, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Neosho County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Neosho County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Neosho County, Kansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Neosho County, Kansas?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Neosho County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Neosho 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.