Kentucky
Snakes in Bath County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Bath County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bath County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bath County, Kentucky?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Bath County, Kentucky. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Bath County, Kentucky?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Bath County, Kentucky.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bath County, Kentucky?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bath County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.