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