Kansas
Snakes in Sedgwick County
16 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Sedgwick County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Sedgwick County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Sedgwick County, Kansas?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Sedgwick County, Kansas. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Sedgwick County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Sedgwick County, Kansas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Sedgwick County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.