Where to see a Red-bellied Snake in Iowa

The Red-bellied Snake is recorded in the counties of 45 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Pioneer State Park
2. Mill Creek State Park
3. Indian Village State Park
4. Nester Stiles State Preserve
5. Hayden Prairie State Preserve
6. Kaslow Prairie State Preserve
7. Steele Prairie State Preserve
8. Lost Island Lake State Park
9. Lake Wapello State Park
10. Johnson Wilderness Area
11. Wapsipinicon State Park
12. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
13. Wanata State Park
14. Stephens State Forest
15. Red Haw State Park
16. Stephens State Forest - Lucas Unit
17. Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit
18. Stephens State Forest - Thousand Acre Unit
19. Heery Woods State Park
20. Yellow River State Forest
21. Hartley Fort State Preserve
22. Fish Farm Mounds State Preserve
23. Gull Point State Park
24. Orleans State Park
25. Mini-Wakan State Park

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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