Rattlesnakes pose a danger to tourists and locals in the US. They are aggressive and will bite if they feel threatened. Here’s a guide to states where you won't encounter them.
Recognizable by their distinctive rattling tail, rattlesnakes have triangle-shaped heads and are known for their warning sound produced by muscle contractions in their bodies.
The most aggressive, responsible for more human bites in the US, it has a diamond pattern and black-and-white banded tail. They can grow up to 8.5 feet long.
Known for varied coloring, from red to nearly black, they thrive in diverse habitats like pine woods and wet grasslands, preferring areas with abundant prey.
Identified by upturned scales on its nose, this small, camouflaged species climbs trees and blends into leaf litter. It is primarily found in southeast New Mexico.
Isolated and unsuitable for rattlesnakes, Hawaii's ecosystems developed without these predators, maintaining a snake-free environment due to its vast distance from the mainland.
Cold temperatures make Alaska inhospitable for reptiles. With no lizards, freshwater turtles, or snakes, it’s safe from venomous reptiles due to its freezing climate.
Extreme cold and past human eradication efforts have kept rattlesnakes out of Maine. These snakes cannot survive in the state’s cool temperatures, hiding underground during heat peaks.
This small state’s climate and historical lack of suitable habitats have prevented rattlesnakes from thriving, keeping it free from these venomous snakes.