Indiana
Snakes in Ripley County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Ripley County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Kirtland's Snake
Clonophis kirtlandii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Ripley County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Ripley County, Indiana?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Ripley County, Indiana. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Ripley County, Indiana?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Ripley County, Indiana.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Ripley County, Indiana?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Ripley County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.