Tennessee
Snakes in Overton County
6 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Overton County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Overton County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Overton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Overton County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Overton County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Overton County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Overton County, Tennessee?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Overton County, Tennessee, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Overton County, Tennessee?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Overton County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Overton 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.