Kentucky
Snakes in Rockcastle County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Rockcastle County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Rockcastle County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Rockcastle County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Rockcastle County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Rockcastle County, Kentucky?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Rockcastle County, Kentucky?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Rockcastle 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.