South Dakota
Snakes in Minnehaha County
6 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Minnehaha County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Minnehaha County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Minnehaha County, South Dakota?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County, South Dakota?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Minnehaha County, South Dakota?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, based on verified wildlife observations.