Illinois
Snakes in Wabash County
11 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Wabash County
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Wabash County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Wabash County, Illinois?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Wabash County, Illinois. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Wabash County, Illinois?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Wabash County, Illinois.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Wabash County, Illinois?
- The Eastern Hognose Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Wabash County, Illinois, based on verified wildlife observations.