Kentucky
Snakes in Fulton County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Fulton 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 Fulton County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fulton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fulton County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Fulton County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Fulton County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Fulton County, Kentucky?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Fulton County, Kentucky, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fulton County, Kentucky?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Fulton County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Fulton 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.