Indiana
Snakes in Vanderburgh County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Vanderburgh County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Vanderburgh County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Vanderburgh County, Indiana?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Vanderburgh County, Indiana?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Vanderburgh County, Indiana?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, based on verified wildlife observations.