At the present time, 56 species of reptiles are known to occur in Kentucky (10 lizards, 32 snakes, and 14 turtles). I know it isn't in KENTUCKY but it Does have a lot of Snakes. JR in KY, Aug 24, 2016 #3.

The goal of this … Of the 33 snake species found in Kentucky, only four are venomous. The Western Cottonmouth has elliptical pupils that look like cat's eyes and like all pit vipers, has a heat-sensing pit between the nostril and eye on each side of its head. In addition to copperheads, the other venomous snakes found in Kentucky are the Western cottonmouth (water moccasin), timber rattlesnakes, and pygmy rattlesnake. Most of our reptiles are native, but at least 2 species (Common Wall-lizard and Mediterranean House Gecko) are exotics that have been … EdLongshanks 12 pointer. JR in KY, Aug 24, 2016. Venomous snakes include the Copperhead, Western Cottonmouth (water moccasin), Timber Rattlesnake, and Pigmy Rattlesnake. Aug 24, 2016 #4. While venomous snakes should be respected and approached with caution, most snakes encountered in Kentucky are harmless and beneficial because they eat mice and other rodents. … Capttrae, Brsutton86, Dark Cloud and 3 others like this. Although deaths are rare, the bite can leave scars, and on … 12,448 8,488.

I also have seen these snakes personally as I grew up on the Green River.

Iceman35 … Nov 16, 2013 Northern Kentucky. Agkistrodon piscivorus venom is more toxic than that of A. contortrix, and is rich with powerful cytotoxic venom that destroys tissue. One additional snake – the Eastern Coachwhip – has not been seen in Kentucky in more than 40 years and was probably not native to our state in the first place. County with the most Poisonous Snakes Discussion in 'Community Forum' started by Duster, Aug 24, 2016. View top-quality stock photos of Western Cottonmouth Moccasin With Gaping Mouth Agkistrodon Piscivorus Leucostoma Kentucky. The Western Cottonmouth has a large, triangular head that is wider than the neck when viewed from above. This website will show you the types of poisonous snakes we have here in Kentucky. Find premium, high-resolution stock photography at Getty Images.