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