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