Kentucky
Snakes in Barren County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Barren County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Barren County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Barren County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Barren County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Barren County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Barren County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Barren County, Kentucky?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Barren County, Kentucky, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Barren County, Kentucky?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Barren County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Barren County, Kentucky?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.