Illinois
Snakes in McLean County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in McLean County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Kirtland's Snake
Clonophis kirtlandii
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in McLean County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in McLean County, Illinois?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in McLean County, Illinois. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in McLean County, Illinois?
- 9 snake species have verified records in McLean County, Illinois.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in McLean County, Illinois?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in McLean County, Illinois, based on verified wildlife observations.