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