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