Snakes in Lyon 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.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Lyon County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lyon County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lyon County, Kentucky?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Lyon County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Lyon County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lyon County, Kentucky?

10+ snake species have verified records in Lyon County, Kentucky, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lyon 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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