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Eastern Milksnake in South Dakota

Harmless

Lampropeltis triangulum

Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum

Yes. The Eastern Milksnake has been recorded in 13 South Dakota counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Smooth, glossy scales with bold bands or chain-like patterns. Milksnakes mimic coral snakes, but red touches black.

South Dakota counties with Eastern Milksnake records

13 listed

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