Endangered But Still Deadly – Four Venomous Snakes Found in Indiana

When you think of Indiana, a few things probably pop into your head right away - basketball, the Indianapolis 500, lots and lots of corn, or maybe even limestone. But one thing that probably doesn’t come to mind is Venomous snakes.

Surprising as it may be, Indiana is home to some pretty dangerous snakes. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, there are 33 different native snake species slithering around the Hoosier state, most of which are completely harmless - Gartersnakes, Watersnakes, Ratsnakes, and Kingsnakes are a few examples. But here’s the kicker - Indiana does have four species of venomous snakes. While they’re considered endangered, they haven’t disappeared completely. They’re still out there, and yes, their bites can be dangerous - or even deadly.

The Four Venomous Snakes You May Encounter in Indiana

Now that the weather is warming up and we're all getting out more, the odds of us encountering snakes of all kinds are increasing. So, just be mindful of these four species of snakes because you just never know if/when you'll run into one of them.

Copperhead

Copperheads are only found in the southern third of the state.

Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin

Cottonmouths, also known as Water Moccasins, are considered endangered in Indiana. They are only found in one small area in southwestern Indiana.

Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake

Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes are found in the northern third of Indiana.

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Timber Rattlesnake

Timber Rattlesnakes can be found in south-central Indiana.