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Iowa's Snakes (Posted September 22, 2025)

If you’re in the habit of turning over logs or poking through woodpiles, you might be lucky enough to find one of Iowa’s 28 native snake species. Richly diverse, Iowa's snakes play an important ecological role. Learn more about these often misunderstood and stigmatized creatures. 

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