Kentucky
Snakes in Henderson County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Henderson County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Henderson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Henderson County, Kentucky?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Henderson County, Kentucky. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Henderson County, Kentucky?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Henderson County, Kentucky.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Henderson County, Kentucky?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Henderson County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.