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