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Biologists investigate where cluster of Kansas western diamondback rattlesnakes are coming from

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A western diamondback rattlesnake has a long history at Kanopolis State Park .

The snakes are known to inhabit a few regions in Kansas , including Kanopolis in central Kansas .

Western diamondbacks are found only in a southwestern part of the state in Barber , Kiowa and Comanche Counties .

Hikers, campers and others who frequent the outdoors are warned to be snake-savvy when exploring Kansas for snakes.

Take a photo of the specimen and mark the location with GPS coordinates.

You can call the museum at 877-332-1165 or visit its website by clicking here.

“No data point is worth getting bit or injured over” For more tips on how to stay safe from Kansas ’ dangerous snake species, click here.