Kentucky
Snakes in Kenton County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Kenton County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Kenton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Kenton County, Kentucky?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Kenton County, Kentucky. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Kenton County, Kentucky?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Kenton County, Kentucky?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Kenton County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.