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Educational Resources

Illinois Snakes

Aquatic Illinois Unit Lessons
Biodiversity of Illinois Searchable Index
ENTICE Workshops Web Page
Kids for Conservation® Archive – April 2015, Signs of Spring
Kids for Conservation® Archive – July 2016, Illinois Snakes
Kids for Conservation® Archive – August 2020, Venomous Snakes
Illinois Snakes Poster
Resources Trunks and Field Packs
Snakes of Illinois Brochure
State Fair Tent Banners - 2024, Illinois Endangered and Threatened Species
Wild About Illinois Snakes! Web page

Podcasts

​Click here for Podcasts page. Search "Reptiles."

Illinois Snakes
Illinois Venomous Snakes
Reptiles of Illinois
Sorting Out Taxonomy: Illinois Snakes

Activity Books

Creatures of the Night (English and Spanish)

Activity book has coloring pages which contain information and activities about nocturnal species. Targeted Grades: K-6. Permission to photocopy these pages is granted for use with students in the classroom.

Slime, Scales and Mudpuppy Tails (English and Spanish)

This activity book contains information about Illinois amphibians and reptiles with illustrations to color. Targeted Grades: K-8. Permission to photocopy these pages is granted for use with students in the classroom.