Bats in Minnesota, like snakes, have a bad reputation that's largely undeserved. Although often associated with the spread of disease, vampire activities and assorted mental idiosyncrasies, bats actually serve an important function in nature. Bats can become a pest once they invades homes and other structures where they are not wanted. If you are having…

The garter snake is the most common snake we see out of 16 other species here in Minnesota. Only two of these snakes are venomous--the Timber Rattlesnake and the Eastern Massasauga. Both of these snakes are found only in the southeastern counties and are rarely encountered.