Extension
Date of this Version
1989
Citation
For current information about Nebraska herptiles, reptiles, amphibians, and other wildlife, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, visit https://herpneb.unl.edu and https://wildlife.unl.edu.
Abstract
Nebraska has four kinds of venomous snakes — the prairie rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake, western massasauga (a small rattlesnake), and copperhead. Knowing how to identify venomous snakes, especially the kinds found in areas where you might go, is a good first step in avoiding them.
This publication provides information about Nebraska's venomous snakes, some guidelines for avoiding snakebite, and suggestions on what to do in case of snakebite.
Comments
© 1989, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.