Minnesota
Snakes in Dakota County
11 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Dakota County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Dakota County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Dakota County, Minnesota?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Dakota County, Minnesota. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Dakota County, Minnesota?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Dakota County, Minnesota.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Dakota County, Minnesota?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Dakota County, Minnesota, based on verified wildlife observations.