Snakes in Trigg 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.

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Trigg County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Trigg County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Trigg County, Kentucky?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Trigg County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Trigg County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Trigg County, Kentucky?

20+ snake species have verified records in Trigg County, Kentucky, of which 4 are venomous.

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

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

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