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

DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless

Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless

Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless

Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless

Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless

North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless

Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless

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