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