Tennessee
Snakes in Anderson County
17 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Anderson County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Anderson County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Anderson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Anderson County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Anderson County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Anderson County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Anderson County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Anderson County, Tennessee, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Anderson County, Tennessee?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Anderson County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Anderson County, Tennessee?
- 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.