Snakes in Washington County

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Washington County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Washington County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Washington County, Kansas?

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

How many snake species live in Washington County, Kansas?

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

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

The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Washington County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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