Kentucky
Snakes in Rowan County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Rowan 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Rowan County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Rowan County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Rowan County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Rowan County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Rowan County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Rowan County, Kentucky?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Rowan County, Kentucky, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Rowan County, Kentucky?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Rowan County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Rowan 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.