Kentucky
Snakes in Russell County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Russell County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Russell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Russell County, Kentucky?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Russell County, Kentucky. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Russell County, Kentucky?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Russell County, Kentucky.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Russell County, Kentucky?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Russell County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.