Tennessee
Snakes in Sequatchie County
8 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Sequatchie County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Sequatchie County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Sequatchie County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Sequatchie County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Sequatchie County, Tennessee?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Sequatchie County, Tennessee?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Sequatchie 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.