Snakes in Bullitt 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 Bullitt County

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Kirtland's Snake

Clonophis kirtlandii

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Bullitt County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Bullitt County, Kentucky?

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

How many snake species live in Bullitt County, Kentucky?

10+ snake species have verified records in Bullitt County, Kentucky, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bullitt County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.

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