The majority of Minnesota snakes are harmless. Of the 17 snake species in the state, only two are venomous -- the Timber Rattlesnake and the Eastern Massasauga. Both are found only in the southeastern counties and are rarely encountered. read more
Identifying snakes in Minnesota isn't as difficult a process as in many other states, because relatively few species live there. A total of 17 species are known to have called Minnesota home at one time or another, although one venomous snake might no longer exist within state borders. read more
Twenty-nine species of reptiles have been recorded in the US state of Minnesota, including 17 species of snakes, nine species of turtle, and three species of lizard. read more