10 most common snakes you may encounter in Indiana
by: Katie Cox
Eastern Milksnake: One of the brighter colored snakes in the state, most milksnakes found in Indiana are gray to light brown with darker red or brown bands. The coloring of young Eastern Milksnakes is much more vibrant and fades as they age. The milksnake is a medium sized snake that generally grows up to between 2-3 feet. (Info from Indiana DNR & Indiana Herp Atlas / Photo credit: James Horton)