Tennessee
Snakes in Bledsoe County
11 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bledsoe County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Bledsoe County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bledsoe County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bledsoe County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bledsoe County, Tennessee?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bledsoe County, Tennessee?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bledsoe 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.