Where to see a Ring-necked Snake in Iowa

The Ring-necked Snake is recorded in the counties of 42 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Hayden Prairie State Preserve
2. Gitchie Manitou State Preserve
3. Pikes Peak State Park
4. Bixby State Park
5. Mill Creek State Park
6. Indian Village State Park
7. Mossy Glen State Preserve
8. Roberts Creek State Preserve
9. Merritt Forest State Preserve
10. Turkey River Mounds State Preserve
11. Waubonsie State Park
12. Lake Manawa State Park
13. Wilson Island State Park
14. Lewis and Clark State Park
15. Nine Eagles State Park
16. Preparation Canyon State Park
17. Five Ridge Prairie State Preserve
18. Pammel State Park
19. Badger Creek State Recreation Area
20. Stone State Park
21. Lake Anita State Park
22. Cold Springs State Park
23. Lake of Three Fires State Park
24. Stephens State Forest
25. Red Haw 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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