Kansas
Snakes in Scott County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Scott County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Scott County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Scott County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Scott County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Scott County, Kansas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Scott County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Scott County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Scott County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Scott County, Kansas?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Scott County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Scott 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.