Tennessee
Snakes in Claiborne County
6 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Claiborne County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Claiborne County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Claiborne County, Tennessee?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Claiborne County, Tennessee. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Claiborne County, Tennessee?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Claiborne County, Tennessee?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Claiborne County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.