Tennessee
Snakes in Lake County
19 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lake 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.
Every snake recorded in Lake County
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lake County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lake County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lake County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Lake County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lake County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lake County, Tennessee, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lake County, Tennessee?
- The Diamondback Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lake County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lake 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.