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