Tennessee
Snakes in Houston County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Houston County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Houston County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Houston County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Houston County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Houston County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Houston County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Houston County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Houston County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Houston County, Tennessee?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Houston County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Houston 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.