Are there cottonmouth snakes in Kentucky?

range map. The cottonmouth has a limited distribution in Kentucky. Cottonmouths are usually found in or around water, but they may be encountered in upland areas in the spring or fall as they move to or from their hibernating sites. read more

This website will show you the types of poisonous snakes we have here in Kentucky. I also have seen these snakes personally as I grew up on the Green River. They usually are in smaller creeks and ponds, or swampy areas. read more

ous. However, of the 32 types of snakes found in Kentucky, only four are venomous. Thus, most snakes encountered are quite harmless. With a little information, it is easy to distinguish a venomous snake from one of the many harmless snakes found in Kentucky. read more

All of Kentucky’s venomous snakes belong in a group known as “pit vipers.” In the Kentucky Snakes booklet, the KDFWR provided a couple of tips for distinguishing between Kentucky’s venomous and non-venomous snakes. Kentucky’s pit vipers have a sensory “pit” found on the side of the head in between the nostril and eye. read more