Kentucky
Snakes in Livingston County
8 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Livingston 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.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Livingston County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Livingston County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Livingston County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Livingston County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Livingston County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Livingston County, Kentucky?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Livingston County, Kentucky, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Livingston County, Kentucky?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Livingston County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Livingston 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.