South Dakota
Snakes in Charles Mix County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Charles Mix County

Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless

Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless

Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless

North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless

Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless

Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Charles Mix County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Charles Mix County, South Dakota?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Charles Mix 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 Charles Mix County, South Dakota?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Charles Mix County, South Dakota?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, based on verified wildlife observations.