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How dangerous are rattlesnakes in Minnesota?

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Many people realize the value of snakes, even if they might not appreciate having them in their home or yard. Are snakes dangerous? 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. read more

Rattlesnakes are just as dangerous in Minnesota as they are anywhere else. “Minnesota Nice” does not apply to rattlesnakes. Since rattlesnakes are rarely encountered in Minnesota, if you think you hear one, it’s probably just maracas. read more

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. read more

Snake bites from the two native species of venomous snakes are very rare in Minnesota: the last bite in the state was in 2011, and there have been NO deaths from a wild snake bite in Minnesota since 1868. read more

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