Snakes in Marshall County

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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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Marshall County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Marshall County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Marshall County, Kentucky?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Marshall County, Kentucky, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Marshall County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Marshall County, Kentucky?

10+ snake species have verified records in Marshall County, Kentucky, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Marshall County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.

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