Tennessee
Snakes in Roane County
14 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Roane 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 Roane County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Roane County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Roane County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Roane County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Roane County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Roane County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Roane County, Tennessee, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Roane County, Tennessee?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Roane County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Roane 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.