Indiana
Snakes in Clark County
15 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Clark County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Clark County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Clark County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Clark County, Indiana?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Clark County, Indiana, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Clark County, Indiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Clark County, Indiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Clark County, Indiana, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Clark County, Indiana?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Clark County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Clark 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.