Tennessee
Snakes in Cocke County
11 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cocke County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
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 Cocke County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cocke County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cocke County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Cocke County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Cocke County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cocke County, Tennessee?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Cocke County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cocke County, Tennessee?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cocke County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cocke 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.