Illinois
Snakes in Pike County
6 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Pike County

Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless

Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless

Western Worm Snake
Carphophis vermis
Harmless

Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless

North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless

Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pike County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pike County, Illinois?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Pike County, Illinois. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Pike County, Illinois?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Pike County, Illinois.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pike County, Illinois?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Pike County, Illinois, based on verified wildlife observations.