Kansas
Snakes in Pratt County
19 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Pratt 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 Pratt County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pratt County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pratt County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Pratt County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Pratt County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Pratt County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Pratt County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pratt County, Kansas?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Pratt County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Pratt 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.