Snakes in Trego 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.

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Trego County

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Trego County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Trego County, Kansas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Trego County, Kansas, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Trego County, Kansas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Trego County, Kansas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Trego County, Kansas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Trego County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Trego 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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