Minnesota
Snakes in Yellow Medicine County
3 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Yellow Medicine County

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless

Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless

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