Snakes can be present anywhere, but especially in these Tennessee swimming spots, which were recently dubbed the most snake-infested waters in the state by World Atlas. Reelfoot Lake ...

Today, it stretches 6.2 miles and covers 6,430 acres, according to Watauga Lake, Tennessee Insiders' Vacation Guide. The lake near Elizabethton has several species of snakes to watch out for.

The snakes are found in close proximity to water. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Snakes in Memphis: What to know about Tennessee's venomous reptiles ...

Deadly snakes slither across Tennessee When it comes to snakes, most people get bitten by copperheads, according to Cross. “It’s not that they're seeking people out.

While snakes may scare many people, the impulse to kill them could result in serious legal consequences. "It's illegal to kill any type of snake in Tennessee," said Jarratt.