Tennessee
Snakes in Bedford County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Bedford County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bedford County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bedford County, Tennessee?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Bedford County, Tennessee. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Bedford County, Tennessee?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bedford County, Tennessee?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bedford County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.