Snakes in Madison County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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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 Madison County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Madison County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Madison County, Tennessee?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Madison County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Madison County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Madison County, Tennessee?

10+ snake species have verified records in Madison County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Madison County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.

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