Nebraska
Snakes in Gage County
15 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Gage County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Gage County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Gage County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Gage County, Nebraska?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Gage County, Nebraska, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Gage County, Nebraska, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Gage County, Nebraska?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Gage County, Nebraska, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Gage County, Nebraska?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Gage County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Gage 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.