Kentucky
Snakes in Ballard County
5 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Ballard County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Ballard County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Ballard County, Kentucky?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Ballard County, Kentucky. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Ballard County, Kentucky?
- 5 snake species have verified records in Ballard County, Kentucky.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Ballard County, Kentucky?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Ballard County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.