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