Illinois
Snakes in Vermilion County
10 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Vermilion County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Vermilion County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Vermilion County, Illinois?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Vermilion County, Illinois. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Vermilion County, Illinois?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Vermilion County, Illinois?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Vermilion County, Illinois, based on verified wildlife observations.