South Dakota
Snakes in Bon Homme County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Bon Homme County

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless

Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless

North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless

Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless

Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless

Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless

Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless

Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless

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