Kentucky
Snakes in Laurel County
9 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Laurel 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Laurel County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Laurel County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Laurel County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Laurel County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Laurel County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Laurel County, Kentucky?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Laurel County, Kentucky, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Laurel County, Kentucky?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Laurel County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Laurel 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.