Tennessee
Snakes in Weakley County
11 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Weakley County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Weakley County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Weakley County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Weakley County, Tennessee?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Weakley County, Tennessee, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Weakley County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Weakley County, Tennessee?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Weakley County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Weakley County, Tennessee?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Weakley County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Weakley 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.