Tennessee
Snakes in Bradley County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bradley 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 Bradley County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bradley County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bradley County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Bradley County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Bradley County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bradley County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Bradley County, Tennessee, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bradley County, Tennessee?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bradley County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bradley 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.