Snakes in Cannon County

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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 Cannon County

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Cannon County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Cannon County, Tennessee?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Cannon County, Tennessee, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Cannon County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Cannon County, Tennessee?

10+ snake species have verified records in Cannon County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Cannon County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cannon 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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