Snakes in Knox County

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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 Knox County

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Knox County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Knox County, Tennessee?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Knox County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Knox County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Knox County, Tennessee?

10+ snake species have verified records in Knox County, Tennessee, of which 1 is venomous.

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

The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Knox County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.

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