There are between 13 and 15 kinds of rattlesnakes in Arizona, which is the most of any U.S. state. This includes the dangerous Western Diamondback, which is known for being violent, and the beautiful Mojave, whose poison is very bad for nerves.
Eastern Diamondbacks, Timber Rattlesnakes, and Canebrakes live in South Carolina. They prefer deep forests on sandy coastal plains and Appalachian slopes. Timber Rattlesnakes sunbathe on rocks and ledges.
Pygmy, Timber, and Eastern Diamondback rattlesnakes live in North Carolina. The little Pygmy rattlesnake lives in the southeast. Eastern Diamondbacks, the biggest and most poisonous of the three, are scarce but may be found in wooded.
Timber and Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes inhabit Kentucky. Each species prefers rocky outcrops in forests and marshes, producing diverse habitats. The Eastern Massasauga's venom is less strong than other rattlesnakes'.
Western and Great Basin rattlesnakes live in Oregon. These snakes live in rocky areas and sunbathe on ledges or hide behind boulders. Oregon rattlesnakes may have softer rattles to escape predators and food.
The prairie rattlesnake lives in meadows, prairies, and open spaces in Kansas. Their mottled brown and green scales match the natural environment, making these snakes well-camouflaged. Summer heat helps other rattlesnakes.
Eastern massasauga, Prairie, and Timber rattlesnakes live in Iowa. The Eastern massasauga preys on small animals in Iowa's wetlands and marshes to maintain a healthy ecology. The Prairie rattlesnake lives in western grasslands and rocky outcroppings.
Eastern massasauga, Prairie, and Timber rattlesnakes live in Iowa. The Eastern massasauga preys on small animals in Iowa's wetlands and marshes to maintain a healthy ecology. The Prairie rattlesnake lives in western grasslands and rocky outcroppings.
Mississippi has Canebrakes, Eastern Diamondbacks, and Pygmy rattlesnakes like Louisiana. The state's woodlands, ponds, and fields support them, where they suppress rodent numbers. Rattlesnakes in the state are typically placid.