Snakes in Benton County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Benton County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Benton County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Benton County, Tennessee?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Benton County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Benton County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Benton County, Tennessee?

10+ snake species have verified records in Benton County, Tennessee, of which 3 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Benton County, Tennessee?

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Benton County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Benton 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.

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