Tennessee
Snakes in Hardeman County
18 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hardeman 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 Hardeman County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hardeman County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hardeman County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Hardeman County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Hardeman County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hardeman County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Hardeman County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hardeman County, Tennessee?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Hardeman County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hardeman 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.