Nebraska
Snakes in Richardson County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Richardson County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
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.
Every snake recorded in Richardson County
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Richardson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Richardson County, Nebraska?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Richardson County, Nebraska, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Richardson County, Nebraska, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Richardson County, Nebraska?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Richardson County, Nebraska, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Richardson County, Nebraska?
- The Western Milksnake is the most frequently reported snake in Richardson County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Richardson 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.