Nebraska
Snakes in Washington County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Washington County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Washington County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Washington County, Nebraska?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Washington County, Nebraska. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Washington County, Nebraska?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Washington County, Nebraska.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Washington County, Nebraska?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Washington County, Nebraska, based on verified wildlife observations.