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