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We asked University of Kentucky herpetologist Dr. Steven Price what snakes are up to this time of year around the commonwealth, including what might draw them near your home and convince them to stay.
To be clear, most snakes in Kentucky aren’t venomous and pose no threat to humans. Venomous animals have to bite or sting you to do harm, whereas poison does harm once it is ingested.
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Agkistrodon laticinctus, commonly known as the broad-banded copperhead, is a venomous pit viper species, [2] formerly considered a subspecies [3] of Agkistrodon contortrix, which is found in the central United States, from Kansas, through Oklahoma and throughout central Texas.
Copperbelly water snake: Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta: Non-venomous Corn snake: Pantherophis guttatus: Non-venomous DeKay's brown snake: Storeria dekayi: Non-venomous Diamondback water snake: Nerodia rhombifer: Non-venomous Eastern garter snake: Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis: Non-venomous Eastern hognose snake: Heterodon platirhinos: Venomous ...
Kentucky Reptile Zoo is a non-profit facility in Slade, Kentucky, that specializes in venomous reptiles and the acquisition of venom through a process called venom extraction. [1] The venom is collected for use in medical research programs as well as for the production of anti-serum. The Kentucky Reptile Zoo is owned by Jim Harrison.
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Plus, over 75% of snake bite patients have some sort of insurance coverage, Gerardo said. The market price of antivenom ranges from $11,000 to $14,000 per vial at UNC Health and WakeMed in 2023 ...