Tennessee
Snakes in Humphreys County
17 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Humphreys 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Humphreys County
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Humphreys County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Humphreys County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Humphreys County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Humphreys County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Humphreys County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Humphreys County, Tennessee, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Humphreys County, Tennessee?
- The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Humphreys County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Humphreys 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.