Tennessee has 32 species of snakes, but just 4 are venomous. That’s when snake activity is at its highest.
Like all other U.S. states, there are venomous snakes in Tennessee. Two subspecies are recognized in Tennessee: Northern Black Racer (C. c. constrictor) and Southern Black Racer (C. c. priapus).
There are a wide variety of snake species in Tennessee. Snake season in Tennessee runs from the early spring, through the summer, and up until the fall. Unfortunately, identifying snakes can be difficult as some of them look quite similar.
Below is a list of snake species native to Tennessee. The Northern Black Racer occurs in the eastern half of the state and the Southern Black Racer occurs in the western half. Here are 8 of the most common snakes you may encounter in Tennessee including identification tips, threats, and treatment recommendations: 1. They have a short, blunt snout, rectangular looking head, and small beady eyes. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Bobby Wilson, Executive Director 5107 Edmondson Pike Ellington Agricultural Center Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 781-6500 Ask.TWRA@tn.gov Please take the time to learn more about these interesting and beneficial residents of our state. But most of the time, snakes keep to themselves and stay away from humans. Eastern Kingsnakes Eastern kingsnakes are large snakes, usually 3-4 feet long, shiny black in color with white or yellow bands.
Tennessee is home to 34 species of snakes, only 4 of which are venomous.
There is a chance you may even bump into one while you are out hiking or enjoying the outdoors like I have several times before.
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