Minnesota
Snakes in Scott County
6 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Scott County

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless

Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless

Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless

Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless

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