Snakes in Lee County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Lee County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lee County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lee County, Kentucky?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lee County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Lee County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lee County, Kentucky?

9 snake species have verified records in Lee County, Kentucky, of which 1 is venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Lee County, Kentucky?

The Eastern Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Lee County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lee 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.

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