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