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