Tennessee
Snakes in Rhea County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Rhea 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Rhea County
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Rhea County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Rhea County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Rhea County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Rhea County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Rhea County, Tennessee?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Rhea County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Rhea County, Tennessee?
- The Common Wormsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Rhea County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Rhea 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.