Snakes in Rooks County

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Rooks County

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Rooks County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Rooks County, Kansas?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Rooks County, Kansas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Rooks County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Rooks County, Kansas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Rooks County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Rooks County, Kansas?

The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Rooks County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Rooks 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.

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