Nebraska
Snakes in Sarpy County
13 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Sarpy County

Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless

Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless

Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless

North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless

Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless

Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless

Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless

Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Sarpy County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Sarpy County, Nebraska?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Sarpy County, Nebraska?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Sarpy County, Nebraska?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Sarpy County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.