Indiana
Snakes in Perry County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Perry 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 Perry County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Perry County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Perry County, Indiana?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Perry County, Indiana, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Perry County, Indiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Perry County, Indiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Perry County, Indiana, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Perry County, Indiana?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Perry County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Perry 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.