Tennessee
Snakes in Sumner County
17 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Sumner 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 Sumner County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Sumner County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Sumner County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Sumner County, Tennessee, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Sumner County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Sumner County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Sumner County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Sumner County, Tennessee?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Sumner County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Sumner 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.