Tennessee
Snakes in Pickett County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Pickett 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 Pickett County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pickett County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pickett County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Pickett County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Pickett County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Pickett County, Tennessee?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Pickett County, Tennessee, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pickett County, Tennessee?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Pickett County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Pickett 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.