Where to see a Red-bellied Snake in Illinois

The Red-bellied Snake is recorded in the counties of 31 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Washington County State Recreation Area
2. Argyle Lake State Park
3. Beaver Dam State Park
4. Nauvoo State Park
5. Montebello State Park
6. Weinberg-King State Park
7. Illinois Beach State Park
8. Chain O' Lakes State Park
9. Volo Bog State Natural Area
10. Sam Parr State Park
11. Mississippi Palisades State Park
12. Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
13. Dixon Springs State Park
14. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
15. Moraine Hills State Park
16. Jubilee College State Park
17. Rock Island Trail State Park
18. Ferne Clyffe State Park
19. Cache River State Natural Area
20. Rock Cut State Park
21. Giant City State Park
22. Lake Murphysboro State Park
23. Trail of Tears State Forest
24. Union County State Forest
25. James "Pate" Philip State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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