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