Indiana
Snakes in Lake County
13 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Lake County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lake County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lake County, Indiana?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Lake County, Indiana. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Lake County, Indiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lake County, Indiana.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lake County, Indiana?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lake County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.