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