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