Illinois records
Banded Watersnake in Illinois
HarmlessNerodia fasciata
Yes. The Banded Watersnake has been recorded in 3 Illinois counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Heavy banded or blotched body, round pupils, and a narrow head — unlike the cottonmouth's broad, blocky head.
Illinois counties with Banded Watersnake records
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