Snakes in Crockett County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Crockett County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Crockett County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Crockett County, Tennessee?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Crockett County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Crockett County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Crockett County, Tennessee?

10 snake species have verified records in Crockett County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Crockett County, Tennessee?

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Crockett County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Crockett 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.

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