Nebraska
Snakes in Kearney County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Kearney 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 Kearney County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Kearney County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Kearney County, Nebraska?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Kearney County, Nebraska, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Kearney County, Nebraska, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Kearney County, Nebraska?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Kearney County, Nebraska, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Kearney County, Nebraska?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Kearney County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Kearney 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.