Snakes in Wolfe 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.

Every snake recorded in Wolfe County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Wolfe County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Wolfe County, Kentucky?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Wolfe County, Kentucky, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Wolfe County, Kentucky, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Wolfe County, Kentucky?

10+ snake species have verified records in Wolfe County, Kentucky, of which 1 is venomous.

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

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

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