Illinois
Snakes in Bureau County
6 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Bureau County
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bureau County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bureau County, Illinois?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Bureau County, Illinois. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Bureau County, Illinois?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Bureau County, Illinois.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bureau County, Illinois?
- The Eastern Foxsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bureau County, Illinois, based on verified wildlife observations.