A few issues immediately come to thoughts whenever you about Indiana – basketball and cornfields. Others would possibly affiliate the Hoosier state with the Indianapolis 500 or possibly even limestone. Most of us would in all probability NOT consider venomous snakes once we consider Indiana – however the reality is, some harmful snakes will be present in Indiana.
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According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Indiana is home to 33 totally different native species of snakes, most of that are innocent to people – like Gartersnakes, Watersnakes, Ratsnakes, and Kingsnakes. Indiana is home to solely 4 species of venomous snakes. And whereas these species are listed as endangered, that does not imply they’re extinct. They are nonetheless in our state and so they can nonetheless severely injure and even kill you.
Venomous Snakes You May Encounter in Indiana
Now that the climate is warming up and we’re all getting out extra, meaning the chances of us encountering any type of snake are growing. So, simply be aware of those 4 species of snakes, trigger you simply by no means know if/whenever you’ll run into one in all them.
Copperhead
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Copperheads are solely discovered within the southern third of the state.
Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin
Cottonmouth snake
Cottonmouths, also called Water Moccasins, are thought of endangered in Indiana. They are solely present in one small space in southwestern Indiana.
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Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
astern Massasauga Rattlesnake
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes are discovered within the northern third of Indiana.
Timber Rattlesnake
Timber Rattlesnake
Timber Rattlesnakes will be present in south-central Indiana.
Snakes in Kentucky
When you try the information, you may learn–if you did not already know–that there are solely 4 venomous snakes indigenous to Kentucky and an ENORMOUS variety of non-poisonous ones.
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