Kansas
Snakes in Ness County
8 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Ness 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.
Every snake recorded in Ness County
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Ness County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Ness County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Ness County, Kansas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Ness County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Ness County, Kansas?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Ness County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Ness County, Kansas?
- The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Ness County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Ness 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.