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