Nebraska
Snakes in Pawnee County
15 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Pawnee County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Pawnee County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pawnee County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pawnee County, Nebraska?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Pawnee County, Nebraska, including Western Massasauga, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Pawnee County, Nebraska, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Pawnee County, Nebraska?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Pawnee County, Nebraska, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pawnee County, Nebraska?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Pawnee County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Pawnee 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.