In the US, there are 16 different species of rattlesnakes. The term "rattle" refers to the distinctive sound that these crawling reptiles make when there is danger.
Rattlesnakes
Rattlesnakes are to blame for the majority of lethal snake bites. Every region in the U.S. Although they can occasionally be seen in open places, rattlesnakes are more likely to be seen in forested areas close to logs or stones.
Rattlesnakes
More venomous bites are caused by copperheads than by any other kind of venomous snake. Compared to rattlesnake bites, copperhead bites are less dangerous.
Copperheads
But you should still stay away from them. By their distinctive copper color, copperhead snakes are easy to identify.
Copperheads
Water moccasins, often known as cottonmouths, are a kind of semiaquatic poisonous snake. The white interior of their jaws, which they will display before attacking, gave rise to the name.
Cottonmouths
Coral snakes, which are not to be confused with the harmless king snake, have a striking multicolored pattern.
Coral Snakes
Look for bands or rings around their bodies that are red, yellow, black, or white. The term "coral snake" comes from these vibrant hues.
Coral Snakes
This species, which is often found in the Southwest and northern Mexico, can be identified by the diamond pattern that runs over its back.