Tennessee
Snakes in Marshall County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Marshall County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Marshall County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Marshall County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Marshall County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Marshall County, Tennessee, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Marshall County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Marshall County, Tennessee?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Marshall County, Tennessee, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Marshall County, Tennessee?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Marshall County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Marshall 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.