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Discover the fascinating world of Illinois' herpetofauna, which includes a diverse range of amphibians, turtles, lizards, and both non-venomous and venomous snakes. Learn about iconic species such as the Tiger Salamander, American Toad, and Spring Peeper, alongside turtles like the Snapping Turtle and Painted Turtle. Explore Illinois' lizard population, featuring the Six-Lined Skink and Fence Lizard, and get informed about local snakes including Garter Snakes and the more dangerous Timber Rattlesnake and Copperhead.
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Illinois Amphibians Tiger Salamander Small mouth Salamander
American Toad Spring Peeper
Illinois Turtles Snapping Turtle
Illinois Lizards Six-Lined Swift
Illinois Non-Venomous Snakes DeKay’s Brown Snake Garter Snake
Black Rat Snake Prairie King Snake
Illinois' Poisonous snakes: Water Moccasin (Cottonmouth) Copperhead Timber Rattlesnake Pygmy Rattlesnake • (swamp rattler or massasagua) Cottonmouth