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