Tennessee
Snakes in Chester County
9 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Chester 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.
Every snake recorded in Chester County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Chester County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Chester County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Chester County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Chester County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Chester County, Tennessee?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Chester County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Chester County, Tennessee?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Chester County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Chester 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.