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Bites & Stings

Kansas is a beautiful state full of stunning landscapes, but sometimes the great outdoors can cause problems in the form of a bite or sting from one of our peskier residents.

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  • Find out from the Kansas Poison Center how to treat insect stings and prevent getting stung by bees, yellow jackets, wasps and other stinging insects.
    Learn more about Stinging Insects
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  • Get information on common types of venomous (poisonous) snakes found in Kansas and how to handle snake bites from the Kansas Poison Center.
    Learn more about Venomous Snakes
  • Get information about what to do if bitten by a black widow or brown recluse spider from the Kansas Poison Center.
    Learn more about Venomous Spiders