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