South Dakota
Snakes in Hanson County
4 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Hanson County
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hanson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hanson County, South Dakota?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Hanson 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 Hanson County, South Dakota?
- 4 snake species have verified records in Hanson County, South Dakota.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hanson County, South Dakota?
- The Red-bellied Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Hanson County, South Dakota, based on verified wildlife observations.