Kentucky
Snakes in Clark County
5 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Clark County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Clark County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Clark County, Kentucky?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Clark County, Kentucky. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Clark County, Kentucky?
- 5 snake species have verified records in Clark County, Kentucky.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Clark County, Kentucky?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Clark County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.