Nebraska
Snakes in Buffalo County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Buffalo County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Buffalo County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Buffalo County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Buffalo County, Nebraska?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Buffalo County, Nebraska, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Buffalo County, Nebraska, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Buffalo County, Nebraska?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Buffalo County, Nebraska, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Buffalo County, Nebraska?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Buffalo County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Buffalo County, Nebraska?
- 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.