Nebraska
Snakes in Lancaster County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lancaster County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Lancaster County
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lancaster County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lancaster County, Nebraska?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lancaster County, Nebraska, including Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Lancaster County, Nebraska, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lancaster County, Nebraska?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lancaster County, Nebraska, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lancaster County, Nebraska?
- The Plains Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lancaster County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lancaster 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.