Snakes in Henderson 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 Henderson County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Henderson County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Henderson County, Tennessee?

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

How many snake species live in Henderson County, Tennessee?

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

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

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

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