Where to see a Red-bellied Snake in South Dakota

The Red-bellied Snake is recorded in the counties of 13 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Pickerel Lake State Park
2. Newton Hills State Park
3. Good Earth State Park
4. Lake Alvin State Recreation Area
5. Sandy Shore State Park
6. Richmond Lake State Recreation Area
7. Oakwood Lakes State Park
8. Lake Hendricks State Recreation Area
9. Hartford Beach State Park
10. Palisades State Park
11. Custer State Park
12. Custer State Park Airport
13. Custer State Park - Norbeck Wildlife 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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