Tennessee
Snakes in Campbell County
11 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Campbell 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 Campbell County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Campbell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Campbell County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Campbell County, Tennessee, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Campbell County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Campbell County, Tennessee?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Campbell County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Campbell County, Tennessee?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Campbell County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Campbell 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.