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