Snakes in Stanton County

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Stanton County

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Stanton County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Stanton County, Kansas?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Stanton County, Kansas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Stanton County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Stanton County, Kansas?

8 snake species have verified records in Stanton County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Stanton County, Kansas?

The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Stanton County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Stanton 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.

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