Snakes in Carroll 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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  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 Carroll County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Carroll County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Carroll County, Tennessee?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Carroll County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Carroll County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Carroll County, Tennessee?

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

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Carroll County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.

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