Indiana
Snakes in Floyd County
16 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Floyd 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 Floyd County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Kirtland's Snake
Clonophis kirtlandii
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Floyd County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Floyd County, Indiana?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Floyd County, Indiana, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Floyd County, Indiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Floyd County, Indiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Floyd County, Indiana, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Floyd County, Indiana?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Floyd County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Floyd 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.