Kentucky
Snakes in Wayne County
9 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Wayne 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 Wayne County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Wayne County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Wayne County, Kentucky?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Wayne County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Wayne County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Wayne County, Kentucky?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Wayne County, Kentucky, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Wayne County, Kentucky?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Wayne County, Kentucky, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Wayne 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.