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