Bulbs
Flower Basics
Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens
Flower Garden
Garden Furniture
Garden Gnomes
Garden Seeds
Garden Sheds
Garden Statues
Garden Tools & Supplies
Gardening Basics
Green & Organic
Groundcovers & Vines
Growing Annuals
Growing Basil
Growing Beans
Growing Berries
Growing Blueberries
Growing Cactus
Growing Corn
Growing Cotton
Growing Edibles
Growing Flowers
Growing Garlic
Growing Grapes
Growing Grass
Growing Herbs
Growing Jasmine
Growing Mint
Growing Mushrooms
Orchids
Growing Peanuts
Growing Perennials
Growing Plants
Growing Rosemary
Growing Roses
Growing Strawberries
Growing Sunflowers
Growing Thyme
Growing Tomatoes
Growing Tulips
Growing Vegetables
Herb Basics
Herb Garden
Indoor Growing
Landscaping Basics
Landscaping Patios
Landscaping Plants
Landscaping Shrubs
Landscaping Trees
Landscaping Walks & Pathways
Lawn Basics
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Mowers
Lawn Ornaments
Lawn Planting
Lawn Tools
Outdoor Growing
Overall Landscape Planning
Pests, Weeds & Problems
Plant Basics
Rock Garden
Rose Garden
Shrubs
Soil
Specialty Gardens
Trees
Vegetable Garden
Yard Maintenance
Identifying Brown Snakes in Tennessee
Identifying Brown Snakes in Tennessee. The state of Tennessee is home to 32 species of snakes, four of which are venomous. If bitten by a snake in Tennessee, doctors advise victims to stay calm and urge them to seek medical attention as soon as possible. While most venomous snake bites are not fatal, it is important to treat the wound quickly and...
The state of Tennessee is home to 32 species of snakes, four of which are venomous. If bitten by a snake in Tennessee, doctors advise victims to stay calm and urge them to seek medical attention as soon as possible. While most venomous snake bites are not fatal, it is important to treat the wound quickly and properly. Most brown snakes in Tennessee are not venomous.
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus, or the ring-necked snake, is a medium-brown snake with one distinctive cream-colored ring around it's neck just below the head. The ring-necked snake's venom is mildly toxic, and the adults typically grow between 25 and 38 centimeters. The snake's primary habitat is flatland forests, and it prefers dense, covered areas.
Rough Earthsnake
The rough earthsnake, or Virginia striatula, is part of the colobrid snake family and typically grows no longer than 10 inches. The rough earthsnake is a light brown with a cream-white colored underbelly, and is not venomous. Due to their small size, mouth and teeth, the snakes pose virtually no danger to humans.
Queen Snake
The queen snake, or Regina septemvittata, is a striking rich, dark brown with thick cream-colored stripes running down its side and underbelly. The queen snake is also a member of the colubrid family, and is nonvenomous. The eyes of the queen snake have black, round pupils and the snake typically grows to an adult length of 2 feet.
Smooth Earthsnake
Like its relative the rough earthsnake, the smooth earthsnake -- or Virginia valeriae -- is a thin, light brown snake with a cream-colored underbelly. The species is non-venomous and only reaches around 10 inches at adulthood. Unlike the rough earthsnake, which has bumpy scales, the smooth earthsnake's scales are soft and slippery.
