Does Minnesota Have Rattlesnakes?
The timber rattlesnake is 1 of 2 venomous snakes in Minnesota, the other being the eastern massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus). While the eastern massasauga also has a gray to tan rattle, it is a smaller snake (47-76 cm; 18.5-30 in. How common are rattlesnakes in Minnesota? Are snakes dangerous? The majority of Minnesota snakes are harmless. …
