Tennessee
Snakes in Gibson County
14 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Gibson 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 Gibson County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Gibson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Gibson County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Gibson County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Gibson County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Gibson County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Gibson County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Gibson County, Tennessee?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Gibson County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Gibson 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.