Indiana
Snakes in Posey County
13 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Posey County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Posey County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Posey County, Indiana?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Posey County, Indiana. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Posey County, Indiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Posey County, Indiana.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Posey County, Indiana?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Posey County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.