Kentucky
Snakes in Muhlenberg County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Muhlenberg County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Muhlenberg County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.