Tennessee
Snakes in Hardin County
17 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hardin County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Hardin County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hardin County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hardin County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Hardin County, Tennessee, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Hardin County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hardin County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Hardin County, Tennessee, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hardin County, Tennessee?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Hardin County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hardin 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.