Kentucky
Snakes in Greenup County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Greenup County
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Greenup County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Greenup County, Kentucky?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Greenup County, Kentucky. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Greenup County, Kentucky?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Greenup County, Kentucky.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Greenup County, Kentucky?
- The Common Wormsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Greenup County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.