Where to see a Eastern Hognose Snake in Iowa

The Eastern Hognose Snake is recorded in the counties of 22 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Honey Creek State Park
2. Sharon Bluffs State Park
3. Palisades-Kepler State Park
4. Pleasant Creek State Park
5. Hanging Bog State Preserve
6. Rock Island Botanical State Preserve
7. Loess Hills State Forest
8. Geode State Park
9. Shimek State Forest
10. Yellow River State Forest
11. Hartley Fort State Preserve
12. Fish Farm Mounds State Preserve
13. Pikes Peak State Park
14. Bixby State Park
15. Mossy Glen State Preserve
16. Roberts Creek State Preserve
17. Merritt Forest State Preserve
18. Galland School State Park Preserve
19. Turkey River Mounds State Preserve
20. Lake Macbride State Park
21. Old State Quarry State Preserve
22. Williams Prairie State Preserve

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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