Nebraska
Snakes in Knox County
12 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Knox County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Knox County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Knox County, Nebraska?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Knox County, Nebraska. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Knox County, Nebraska?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Knox County, Nebraska.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Knox County, Nebraska?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Knox County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.