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