Indiana Snake Myths and Misconceptions

We talk to Jarrett Manek, a naturalist for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, at the 2016 Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show. Jarrett is a snake expert and he talks with Don Cranfill about common Indiana snakes and the misconceptions that abound concerning the slithering reptiles.

[BunnyLong-ls]

Cobras especially spitting ones are very deadly

[KsKaylor]

How recent have Cottonmouths been sighted in Indiana, specifically Dubois Co?

[hoosierpete]

It was irresponsible for the DNR to turn 150 timber rattlers loose in Brown County without asking the public nor telling the public that they were going to do it, they released a bunch of copperheads as well, now you have to be very cautious at campgrounds and hiking trails.

[sassafrasofficial]

In LaPorte county: I feel like I used to see snakes at least a couple times a year on the property maybe 5 years ago. Haven't seen one in forever.

[rcharding]

I grew in Floyd County, and I saw cottonmouths there as a kid in the 1970s. Maybe no more.