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