Minnesota
Snakes in Cottonwood County
4 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Cottonwood County
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cottonwood County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cottonwood County, Minnesota?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Cottonwood County, Minnesota?
- 4 snake species have verified records in Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cottonwood County, Minnesota?
- The Western Foxsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, based on verified wildlife observations.