Kansas
Snakes in Sumner County
24 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Sumner 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 Sumner County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Sumner County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Sumner County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Sumner County, Kansas, including Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Sumner County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Sumner County, Kansas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Sumner County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Sumner County, Kansas?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Sumner County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Sumner 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.