Nebraska
Snakes in Cass County
13 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Cass County

Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless

Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless

Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless

North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless

Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless

Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless

Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless

Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless

Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless

Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cass County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cass County, Nebraska?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Cass County, Nebraska. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Cass County, Nebraska?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Cass County, Nebraska.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cass County, Nebraska?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Cass County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.