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