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