Snakes in Houston County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Houston County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Western Foxsnake

Pantherophis ramspotti

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Houston County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Houston County, Minnesota?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Houston County, Minnesota, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Houston County, Minnesota, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Houston County, Minnesota?

11 snake species have verified records in Houston County, Minnesota, of which 1 is venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Houston County, Minnesota?

The Timber Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Houston County, Minnesota, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Houston County, Minnesota?

Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.

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