Kentucky
Snakes in Hopkins County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hopkins 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.
Every snake recorded in Hopkins County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hopkins County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hopkins County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Hopkins County, Kentucky, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Hopkins County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hopkins County, Kentucky?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Hopkins County, Kentucky, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hopkins County, Kentucky?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Hopkins County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hopkins 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.