Kansas
Snakes in Rush County
12 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Rush County
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Rush County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Rush County, Kansas?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Rush County, Kansas. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Rush County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Rush County, Kansas.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Rush County, Kansas?
- The Western Milksnake is the most frequently reported snake in Rush County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.