Illinois
Snakes in Calhoun County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Calhoun County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Calhoun County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Calhoun County, Illinois?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Calhoun County, Illinois. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Calhoun County, Illinois?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Calhoun County, Illinois.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Calhoun County, Illinois?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Calhoun County, Illinois, based on verified wildlife observations.