Of the 32 snake species in Tennessee, only four are venomous: copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, and pygmy rattlesnake. Copperhead bites are the most common venomous snake bites in Tennessee ...

Their bite is potentially fatal. The venomous Cottonmouth snake, also known as the "water moccasin," can be found in West Tennessee, according to TWRA. TWRA describes this species as large and ...

As warmer weather arrives, snake sightings will increase. But before you reach for a weapon, know that killing any snake is illegal in Tennessee, with penalties including fines.

Known just as commonly by its alternatively as the water moccasin, the cottonmouth snake is prevalent in the western half of Tennessee. While not as large as the timber rattler, it’s still a ...

Cottonmouths have a triangular or flattened head, while many other water snakes' heads are rounded. The timber rattlesnake is the largest and most dangerous venomous snake in Tennessee.