Indiana
Snakes in Fountain County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Fountain County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fountain County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fountain County, Indiana?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Fountain County, Indiana. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Fountain County, Indiana?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Fountain County, Indiana.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fountain County, Indiana?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Fountain County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.