Poisonous Snakes in Great Smoky National Park

Poisonous Snakes

Take caution around places where snakes tend to live.

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Poisonous Snakes Details

There are two kinds of poisonous snakes found in the Smokies, the timber rattlesnake and the northern copperhead. Snake bites are quite rare, and no lethal bites have ever been recorded in the park, but visitors, especially those with curious young children, should take caution around places where snakes tend to live, including old buildings, stone walls, and piles of boulders. Handle snake sightings with care, and do not attempt to catch or touch snakes.

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