2 Types of Rattlesnakes in Nebraska

2 types of rattlesnakes have a verified observation record in Nebraska. The most frequently recorded are Prairie Rattlesnake and Timber Rattlesnake. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.

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2 types of rattlesnakes have a verified observation record in Nebraska. The most frequently recorded are Prairie Rattlesnake and Timber Rattlesnake. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.

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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist

189 verified observations on iNaturalist of rattlesnake have been recorded in Nebraska, most often in June, May, September.

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Verified species, source iNaturalist

2 types of rattlesnakes recorded in Nebraska

2 rattlesnake species have a verified observation record in Nebraska, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.

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    Prairie Rattlesnake

    Crotalus viridis

    170 records
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    Timber Rattlesnake

    Crotalus horridus

    19 records

Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.

The Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) is the most commonly recorded, with 170 verified observations, about 90% of all rattlesnakes reported in Nebraska. If you spot a rattlesnake here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.