Nebraska
Snakes in Douglas County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Douglas County
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Douglas County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Douglas County, Nebraska?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Douglas County, Nebraska. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Douglas County, Nebraska?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Douglas County, Nebraska?
- The Plains Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Douglas County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.