Snakes in Jefferson County

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Jefferson County

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Jefferson County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Jefferson County, Nebraska?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Jefferson County, Nebraska, including Western Massasauga, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Jefferson County, Nebraska, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Jefferson County, Nebraska?

10+ snake species have verified records in Jefferson County, Nebraska, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Jefferson County, Nebraska?

The Lined Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Jefferson County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Jefferson 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.

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