Nebraska
Snakes in Franklin County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Franklin County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Franklin County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Franklin County, Nebraska?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Franklin County, Nebraska. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Franklin County, Nebraska?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Franklin County, Nebraska.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Franklin County, Nebraska?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Franklin County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.