Tennessee
Snakes in Tipton County
14 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Tipton 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Tipton County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Tipton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Tipton County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Tipton County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Tipton County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Tipton County, Tennessee?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Tipton County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Tipton County, Tennessee?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Tipton County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Tipton 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.