South Dakota records
Gopher Snake in South Dakota
HarmlessPituophis catenifer
Yes. The Gopher Snake has been recorded in 37 South Dakota counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Large, blotched, with a slightly pointed snout and keeled scales — no rattle.
South Dakota counties with Gopher Snake records
37 listedSee the full Gopher Snake profile or all snakes in South Dakota.