Nebraska
Snakes in Custer County
6 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Custer County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Custer County
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Custer County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Custer County, Nebraska?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Custer County, Nebraska, including Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Custer County, Nebraska, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Custer County, Nebraska?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Custer County, Nebraska, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Custer County, Nebraska?
- The Plains Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Custer County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Custer 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.