Tennessee
Snakes in Cheatham County
18 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cheatham County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Cheatham County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cheatham County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cheatham County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Cheatham County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Cheatham County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cheatham County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Cheatham County, Tennessee, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cheatham County, Tennessee?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Cheatham County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cheatham 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.