Indiana
Snakes in Knox County
16 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Knox County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Knox County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Knox County, Indiana?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Knox County, Indiana. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Knox County, Indiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Knox County, Indiana.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Knox County, Indiana?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Knox County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.