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