Kentucky
Snakes in Graves County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Graves County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Graves County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Graves County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Graves County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Graves County, Kentucky, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Graves County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Graves County, Kentucky?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Graves County, Kentucky, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Graves County, Kentucky?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Graves County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Graves 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.