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