Snakes in Bell County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Bell County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Bell County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Bell County, Kentucky?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Bell County, Kentucky, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Bell County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Bell County, Kentucky?

11 snake species have verified records in Bell County, Kentucky, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Bell County, Kentucky?

The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Bell County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bell 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.

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