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