Venomous animals in Minnesota
Venomous species living here
21 venomous snake, 1 venomous spider
The ones that need the most respect: timber rattlesnake. A bite from any of them is a medical emergency.
- 1 dangerous
- 1 medically significant
Where they turn up in Minnesota
- None recorded
- 1 species
- 2
- 3 to 4
- 5 or more
Venomous snakes in Minnesota
Venomous snakes in Minnesota: map, photos and look-alikes
Venomous spiders in Minnesota
Venomous spiders in Minnesota: map, photos and look-alikes
When they are out
- Venomous snakes
- Venomous spiders
Recorded, but not living here
- Gone Eastern massasauga once lived in Minnesota, now considered gone
- Rare records Copperhead 5 open records, latest 1963
- Rare records Brown widow 1 open record, latest 2024
A rare record means someone found or reported the animal once or a few times, but there is no known population. Many are strays, pets or hitchhikers in cargo.
Quick answers for Minnesota
Questions
How many venomous snakes live in Minnesota?
1 species: Timber rattlesnake.
Are there brown recluse spiders in Minnesota?
No. There are no open records of the brown recluse from Minnesota, and the state is outside its range.
Are there scorpions in Minnesota?
No. There are no open records of native scorpions from the state.
What should I do after a bite or sting?
Call 911 for any venomous snakebite or a severe reaction. For spider bites and scorpion stings, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222, free and open 24/7.