Kentucky
Snakes in Carter County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Carter County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Carter County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Carter County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Carter County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Carter County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Carter County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Carter County, Kentucky?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Carter County, Kentucky, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Carter County, Kentucky?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Carter County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Carter 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.