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Rattlesnake Snakes

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Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - Crotalus atrox

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous; it is responsible for the majority of serious snakebite incidents ...

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - Crotalus atrox

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous; responsible for the majority of snakebite fatalities in northern M...

Bullsnake / Gopher Snake - Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake / Gopher Snake (Harmless. While they can be large and defensive, they pose no threat to life. Bites may Cause ...

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - Crotalus atrox

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous. It is responsible for a significant number of snakebite fatalities...

Timber Rattlesnake (Canebrake Rattlesnake) - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (Canebrake Rattlesnake) (Extremely Dangerous; large size, high venom yield, and potential for severe ...

Neotropical Rattlesnake - Crotalus durissus

Neotropical Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous. It has the highest mortality rate among New World rattlesnakes due to its ...

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous. While they have a generally mild temperament compared to other rattlesnakes, th...

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous; this is a large, heavy-bodied rattlesnake with high venom yield. Potential for ...

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous. High risk due to large size, high venom yield, and potent toxicity; however, th...

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous; this is one of North America's most dangerous snakes due to its large size, lon...

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - Crotalus atrox

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous; responsible for the majority of snakebite fatalities in northern M...

Great Basin Rattlesnake - Crotalus lutosus

Great Basin Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous; a bite should be considered a life-threatening medical emergency. High ris...

Western Rattlesnake (specifically the Great Basin or Prairie Rattlesnake) - Crotalus oreganus (cf. Crotalus viridis)

Western Rattlesnake (specifically the Great Basin or Prairie Rattlesnake) (Extremely Dangerous; potential for medically ...

Western Rattlesnake (specifically the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - Crotalus oreganus (subspecies C. o. oreganus)

Western Rattlesnake (specifically the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) (Extremely Dangerous. High risk of severe localized ...

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous - bite is a medical emergency; high venom yield and toxicity make it one of Nort...

Eastern Ratsnake - Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Eastern Ratsnake (Harmless; though they may bite if cornered or handled roughly, they pose no toxic threat to humans.)

Eastern Rat Snake - Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Eastern Rat Snake (Harmless - Although they can bite defensively if cornered, they have no venom and are not dangerous t...

Western Fox Snake - Pantherophis ramspotti

Western Fox Snake (Harmless; they are not dangerous to humans but may bite if handled aggressively.)

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous; it is one of North America's most dangerous snakes due to high venom yield, lar...

Prairie Rattlesnake - Crotalus viridis

Prairie Rattlesnake (High Risk; this species is responsible for a significant number of venomous bites in the Great Plai...

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous. While generally shy, their large size and high venom yield make them medically ...

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous; high risk due to large size, high venom yield, and potent toxins. Potential for...

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous. High risk due to large size, significant venom yield, and long fangs. While gen...

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous; this species is large with high venom yield. While the bite frequency is relati...

Eastern Milksnake - Lampropeltis triangulum

Eastern Milksnake (Harmless - poses no significant threat to humans. Primary defense is musk or vibrating the tail.)

Bullsnake / Gopher Snake - Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake / Gopher Snake (Harmless. While they can be defensive and deliver a painful bite if provoked, they lack venom ...

Timber Rattlesnake (also known as Canebrake Rattlesnake) - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (also known as Canebrake Rattlesnake) (Extremely Dangerous. While generally shy and reluctant to stri...

Western Rattlesnake (specifically Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - Crotalus oreganus

Western Rattlesnake (specifically Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) (Extremely Dangerous; a bite is a life-threatening medic...

Scarlet Kingsnake - Lampropeltis elapsoides

Scarlet Kingsnake (Harmless; they possess no venom and have very small teeth. They are shy and rarely bite humans unless...

Timber Rattlesnake (also known as Canebrake Rattlesnake) - Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake (also known as Canebrake Rattlesnake) (Extremely Dangerous; possess large venom glands and high venom...

Western Fox Snake - Pantherophis ramspotti

Western Fox Snake (Harmless. They are not medically significant to humans and are generally beneficial for rodent contro...

Gopher Snake - Pituophis catenifer

Gopher Snake (Harmless - though they can be defensive if threatened and may deliver a non-toxic bite.)

Eastern Foxsnake - Pantherophis vulpinus

Eastern Foxsnake (Harmless - though they may bite if cornered or handled, they pose no toxic threat to humans and are be...

Western Fox Snake - Pantherophis ramspotti

Western Fox Snake (Harmless - They are non-aggressive, though they may bite if handled roughly; bites are medically insi...

Gopher Snake (Great Basin Gopher Snake) - Pituophis catenifer deserticola

Gopher Snake (Great Basin Gopher Snake) (Harmless - low risk. They are not dangerous to humans, but can deliver a painfu...

Eastern Milksnake - Lampropeltis triangulum

Eastern Milksnake (Harmless; they may strike if cornered but lack venom and have very small teeth. Most bites cause mino...

Western Pigmy Rattlesnake - Sistrurus miliarius streckeri

Western Pigmy Rattlesnake (Moderate Risk. While their small size means lower venom yields, they are highly defensive and...

Western Rat Snake (or Black Rat Snake) - Pantherophis obsoletus

Western Rat Snake (or Black Rat Snake) (Harmless; though they may bite if cornered or handled, the bite is medically ins...

Western Foxsnake - Pantherophis ramspotti

Western Foxsnake (Harmless - though they may bite if handled, they pose no significant risk to humans or pets.)

Speckled Kingsnake - Lampropeltis holbrooki

Speckled Kingsnake (Harmless; non-aggressive toward humans and poses no health risk. Bites are rare and typically involv...

Eastern Ratsnake - Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Eastern Ratsnake (Harmless. They are non-aggressive, though they may bite if handled roughly. Bites cause minor scratche...

South American Rattlesnake - Crotalus durissus

South American Rattlesnake (Extremely Dangerous. It is one of the most medically significant snakes in South America wit...