North Dakota
Snakes in Burleigh County
4 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Burleigh County
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Burleigh County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Burleigh County, North Dakota?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Burleigh County, North Dakota. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Burleigh County, North Dakota?
- 4 snake species have verified records in Burleigh County, North Dakota.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Burleigh County, North Dakota?
- The Plains Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Burleigh County, North Dakota, based on verified wildlife observations.