Tennessee
Snakes in Henry County
18 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Henry 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 Henry County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Kirtland's Snake
Clonophis kirtlandii
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Henry County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Henry County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Henry County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Henry County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Henry County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Henry County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Henry County, Tennessee?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Henry County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Henry 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.