Indiana
Snakes in Brown County
17 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Brown County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Brown County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Kirtland's Snake
Clonophis kirtlandii
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Brown County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Brown County, Indiana?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Brown County, Indiana, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Brown County, Indiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Brown County, Indiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Brown County, Indiana, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Brown County, Indiana?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Brown County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Brown County, Indiana?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.