Kentucky
Snakes in Fayette County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Fayette 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 Fayette County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fayette County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fayette County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Fayette County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Fayette County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Fayette County, Kentucky?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Fayette County, Kentucky, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fayette County, Kentucky?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Fayette County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Fayette 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.