Minnesota
Snakes in Anoka County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Anoka County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Anoka County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Anoka County, Minnesota?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Anoka County, Minnesota. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Anoka County, Minnesota?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Anoka County, Minnesota.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Anoka County, Minnesota?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Anoka County, Minnesota, based on verified wildlife observations.