We are west of Indianapolis, so I wouldn’t know about south of Indy, though I’d imagine they have about the same as we do here.
I’ve watched a black rat snake (constrictor) make a nice meal from a chipmunk first hand here a summer or two ago. Very impressive jaw movement. I don’t think I need to get more graphic than that.
Did I mention how much I hate snakes? No matter if they’re not poisonous. I don’t care. I HATE SNAKES!
I think it’s an Adam and Eve thing. That serpent isn’t gonna trick me!
I was thinking of the large wooded tracts south of Indy, esp. the Hoosier National Forest, but more generally also that entire large area around Bloomington / Nashville / and south toward Bedford, etc.: I know there are among other things quite a few State Forests and Parks down there, and I imagine the southern portion of the Wabash Valley is pretty “snaky” too. Generally, if the terrain is supportive, the further south, the more snakes, as they are cold blooded, although kingsnakes, IIRC, show some ability to keep their temperature somewhat higher than their environment, if need be...
Too bad they got a bad rap with you - most are very beneficial and their interest in humans generally lies in staying away from us...