Snakes in Haywood 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 Haywood County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Haywood County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Haywood County, Tennessee?

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

How many snake species live in Haywood County, Tennessee?

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

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Haywood 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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