The four types of venomous snakes native to Kansas all share the same distinctive physical feature, a heat-sensitive pit in ...

Cryptic green pit vipers have “long” and “thin” bodies, reaching about 24 inches in length, the study said. Their “triangular” heads have “large” eyes and a “flattened” snout.

All venomous snakes in Kansas are pit vipers, possessing heat-sensitive pits to locate prey. If bitten, keep the bite below heart level and seek immediate medical attention; do not apply a ...