Snakes in McCreary 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.

Every snake recorded in McCreary County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in McCreary County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in McCreary County, Kentucky?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in McCreary County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in McCreary County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in McCreary County, Kentucky?

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

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

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

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