Kansas
Snakes in Wyandotte County
15 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Wyandotte County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Wyandotte County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Wyandotte County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Wyandotte County, Kansas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Wyandotte County, Kansas, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Wyandotte County, Kansas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Wyandotte County, Kansas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Wyandotte County, Kansas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Wyandotte County, Kansas?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Wyandotte County, Kansas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Wyandotte 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.