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