Kansas
Snakes in Reno County
19 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Reno County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Reno County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Reno County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Reno County, Kansas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Reno County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Reno County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Reno County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Reno County, Kansas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Reno County, Kansas?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Reno County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Reno 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.