Minnesota
Snakes in Otter Tail County
4 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Otter Tail County

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless

Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless

Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless

Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Otter Tail County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?
- 4 snake species have verified records in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, based on verified wildlife observations.