Snakes in Breathitt County

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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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Breathitt County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Breathitt County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Breathitt County, Kentucky?

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

How many snake species live in Breathitt County, Kentucky?

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

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

The Eastern Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Breathitt County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Breathitt 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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