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