South Dakota
Snakes in Clay County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Clay County
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Harmless
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Clay County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Clay County, South Dakota?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Clay 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 Clay County, South Dakota?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Clay County, South Dakota.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Clay County, South Dakota?
- The Plains Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Clay County, South Dakota, based on verified wildlife observations.