Kentucky
Snakes in Hart County
6 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hart 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 Hart County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hart County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hart County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Hart County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Hart County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hart County, Kentucky?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Hart County, Kentucky, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hart County, Kentucky?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Hart County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hart 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.