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