Nebraska
Snakes in Cherry County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cherry 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 Cherry County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cherry County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cherry County, Nebraska?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Cherry County, Nebraska, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Cherry County, Nebraska, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cherry County, Nebraska?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Cherry County, Nebraska, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cherry County, Nebraska?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Cherry County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cherry 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.