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