there are only two types of venomous snakes in East Tennessee according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency. Aside from these snakes, there are at least 20 more recorded in the region ...

Only two of those - copperheads and timber rattlesnakes - are found in East Tennessee. Common harmless types of snakes in East Tennessee include red-bellied snakes, smooth earth snakes ...

These reclusive snakes are one of two venomous snakes that can be found in East Tennessee, with the other being the Northern Copperhead. These snakes tend to be large and heavy-bodied, growing up ...

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 ...

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.

This venomous snake is mostly found in the mountains of East Tennessee, usually off the beaten path and in wooded areas. However, they can also be found in areas like agricultural fields or near ...

Andrew Hamblin, 21, pastor of Tabernacle Church of God in LaFollette, Tenn., holds up two rattlesnakes during a church service. For more than 100 years, small Pentecostal churches in East ...

It’s the middle of snake season in Tennessee, and that means snakes may be appearing left and right on trails, in yards and even inside homes. Here’s what you need to know when looking out for ...

The meddling snakes have caused four power outages around Franklin, Tennessee, in the month of May Getty Curious reptiles are wreaking havoc near Nashville. Throughout May 2024, snakes finding ...

This is a black rat snake, which is native to the region. National Park Service photo Something odd is happening in Middle Tennessee, where a series of power outages have been blamed on snakes.

Tennessee is home to some 32 different species of snakes, but only a few are dangerous to humans. Most snakes in the Memphis area will join Memphians in their quest for fun outdoors as summer ...