Kansas
Snakes in Wichita County
5 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Wichita County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Wichita County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Wichita County, Kansas?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Wichita County, Kansas. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Wichita County, Kansas?
- 5 snake species have verified records in Wichita County, Kansas.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Wichita County, Kansas?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Wichita County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.