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