Kentucky
Snakes in Letcher County
7 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Letcher 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 Letcher County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Letcher County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Letcher County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Letcher County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Letcher County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Letcher County, Kentucky?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Letcher County, Kentucky, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Letcher County, Kentucky?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Letcher County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Letcher 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.