Non-Venomous
Explanation of Pupil
Explanation of Pupil
Pupil
In Kentucky, the black part in the center of the eye (pupil) of harmless snakes is round. Venomous snakes have egg-shaped or cat-like (elliptical) pupils.
Explanation of Head Shapes
Explanation of Head Shapes
Head Shape
Venomous snakes usually have a triangular (wide at the back and attached to a narrow neck) or 'spade-shaped' head. Be aware that many non-venomous snakes, such as watersnakes, flatten their heads when threatened and may be confused with venomous snakes.
The following are a listing of the non-venomous snakes in Kentucky.
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