Snakes in Wilson County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Wilson County

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Wilson County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Wilson County, Tennessee?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Wilson County, Tennessee, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Wilson County, Tennessee, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Wilson County, Tennessee?

10+ snake species have verified records in Wilson County, Tennessee, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Wilson County, Tennessee?

The Common Wormsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Wilson County, Tennessee, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Wilson 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.

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