Indiana
Snakes in Owen County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Owen County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Owen County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Owen County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Owen County, Indiana?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Owen County, Indiana, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Owen County, Indiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Owen County, Indiana?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Owen County, Indiana, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Owen County, Indiana?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Owen County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Owen County, Indiana?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.