Eastern Black Kingsnake Lampropeltis nigra Description: A shiny, mostly jet black snake with whitish, yellow or creamy belly. Some spotting may occur particularly along the sides near the belly. Usually averages from 36 – 45 inches in length. The head is Read More
Mississippi Green Watersnake Nerodia cyclopion Description: Habitat: Life History: Range: Additional Notes: Behavior: Subspecies Occurring in Tennessee:
Western Cottonmouth Agkistrodon piscivorus leucostoma Check out the brochure: Is it a COTTONMOUTH? for tips on identification and species that are often mistaken for them. Description: COMING SOON Habitat: Taxonomy: Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, Subphylum Vertebrata, Class Reptilia, Order, Squamata, Suborder Read More
Eastern Ribbonsnake Thamnophis sauritus Description: Eastern Ribbonsnakes are slender snakes that range from 16-28 in. (41-71 cm) long. They have three light, usually yellow, stripes (two along the sides and one down the center of the back) against a dark background. Between Read More
Broad-banded Watersnake Nerodia fasciata confluens Description: Habitat: Life History: Range: Additional Notes: Behavior: Subspecies Occurring in Tennessee:
Gray Ratsnake Pantherophis spiloides (formerly Elaphe spiloides) Description: COMING SOON Habitat: Life History: Range: Statewide Additional Notes: Sometimes also referred to as a ‘chicken snake’ for their habit of entering chicken coops to feed on the eggs and chicks. Behavior: When confronted, Read More
Western Ribbonsnake Thamnophis proximus Photo by Lisa Powers Description: The western ribbonsnake is a medium sized snake generally ranging20.0 to 30.0 inches (the long tail is approximately 1/3 of the total length) with keeled scales. Three light, longitudinal stripes Read More
Smooth Earthsnake Virginia valeriae Description: Habitat: Life History: Range: Additional Notes: Behavior: Subspecies Occurring in Tennessee: No subspecies of this taxon are recognized (Crother et al. 2008). Distribution of the Smooth Earthsnake in Tennessee:
Scarlet Kingsnake Snake Lampropeltis elapsoides Description: Habitat: Life History: Range: Additional Notes: Behavior: Subspecies Occurring in Tennessee:
Queensnake Regina septemvittata Description: Habitat: Life History: Range: Additional Notes: Behavior: Subspecies Occurring in Tennessee: