Kentucky
Snakes in Casey County
6 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Casey 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.
Every snake recorded in Casey County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Casey County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Casey County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Casey County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Casey County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Casey County, Kentucky?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Casey County, Kentucky, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Casey County, Kentucky?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Casey County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Casey 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.