Venomous animals in North Dakota

Venomous species living here
21 venomous snake, 1 venomous spider

The ones that need the most respect: prairie rattlesnake. A bite from any of them is a medical emergency.

Dangerous: 1Medically significant: 1
  • 1 dangerous
  • 1 medically significant
Venomous snakes
1
Venomous spiders
1
Scorpions
0
Centipedes
0
Open records
31
Counties with any record
5

Where they turn up in North Dakota

Billings: Prairie rattlesnake, Western diamondback rattlesnakeMorton: Prairie rattlesnakeBowman: Prairie rattlesnakeMcKenzie: Prairie rattlesnakeEmmons: Prairie rattlesnake
Number of venomous species with open GBIF records in each county. Blank counties often mean nobody has posted a record yet, not that nothing lives there.

Venomous snakes in North Dakota

Venomous snakes in North Dakota: map, photos and look-alikes

Venomous spiders in North Dakota

Venomous spiders in North Dakota: map, photos and look-alikes

When they are out

JanFebMar: 1 records (venomous snake)MarAprMayJun: 6 records (venomous snake)JunJul: 7 records (venomous snake)JulAug: 8 records (venomous snake)AugSep: 1 records (venomous snake)SepOctNovDec
Open records by month. People record animals when they are outdoors too, so winter looks quieter than it may be.

Quick answers for North Dakota

Questions

How many venomous snakes live in North Dakota?

1 species: Prairie rattlesnake.

Are there brown recluse spiders in North Dakota?

No. There are no open records of the brown recluse from North Dakota, and the state is outside its range.

Are there scorpions in North Dakota?

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.

Neighboring states