Tennessee
Snakes in Coffee County
17 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Coffee 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.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Coffee County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Coffee County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Coffee County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Coffee County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Coffee County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Coffee County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Coffee County, Tennessee, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Coffee County, Tennessee?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Coffee County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Coffee 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.