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Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

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

Timber Rattlesnake (Canebrake Rattlesnake) - Crotalus horridus

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

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

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

Northern Cottonmouth - Agkistrodon piscivorus

Northern Cottonmouth (High Risk; while rarely fatal with modern medical treatment, they are medically significant. Bites...

Eastern Copperhead - Agkistrodon contortrix

Eastern Copperhead (High Risk; though bites are rarely fatal to healthy adults due to relatively low venom potency and y...

Puff Adder - Bitis arietans

Puff Adder (Extremely Dangerous; responsible for more fatalities in Africa than any other snake due to its wide range, f...

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 Diamondback Rattlesnake - Crotalus atrox

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

Great Basin Rattlesnake - Crotalus lutosus

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

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - Crotalus atrox

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

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - Crotalus atrox

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

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. High risk due to large size, high venom yield, and potent toxicity; however, th...

Timber Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus

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

South American Rattlesnake - Crotalus durissus

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

Western Pigmy Rattlesnake - Sistrurus miliarius streckeri

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

Northern Cottonmouth - Agkistrodon piscivorus

Northern Cottonmouth (Extremely Dangerous; a bite is a medical emergency that can lead to severe tissue damage or death ...

Eastern Copperhead - Agkistrodon contortrix

Eastern Copperhead (Moderate Risk; while bites are painful and require medical evaluation, they are rarely fatal in heal...

Eastern Copperhead - Agkistrodon contortrix

Eastern Copperhead (Moderate Risk; while rarely fatal to healthy adults due to low potency and high frequency of 'dry' o...

Northern Cottonmouth - Agkistrodon piscivorus

Northern Cottonmouth (High Risk; while rarely fatal with modern medical treatment, they are capable of delivering signif...