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