Indiana
Snakes in Parke County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Parke 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 Parke County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Parke County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Parke County, Indiana?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Parke County, Indiana, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Parke County, Indiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Parke County, Indiana?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Parke County, Indiana, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Parke County, Indiana?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Parke County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Parke 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.