Nebraska
Snakes in Merrick County
5 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Merrick County
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Merrick County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Merrick County, Nebraska?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Merrick County, Nebraska. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Merrick County, Nebraska?
- 5 snake species have verified records in Merrick County, Nebraska.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Merrick County, Nebraska?
- The Plains Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Merrick County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.