Arizona boasts the highest diversity of rattlesnake species in the US, with 13 to 15 varieties including the Western Diamondback and the Mojave, known for their venomous potency.
South Carolina is home to species like the Eastern Diamondback and the Timber Rattlesnake, found in habitats ranging from coastal plains to Appalachian foothills.
North Carolina hosts the Pygmy, Timber, and Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes, each occupying distinct regions, with the Timber Rattlesnake population facing decline and conservation efforts in place.
Kentucky shelters Timber and Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes, each preferring unique habitats such as rocky outcrops and wetlands, with efforts underway to safeguard their populations.
Idaho is inhabited by the Western rattlesnake, showcasing unique behavioral adaptations like communal hibernation dens to survive colder winters in rocky, grassland habitats.
Oregon's landscape hosts the Western and Great Basin rattlesnakes, displaying variations in rattle intensity to aid survival in rocky terrains and diverse ecosystems.
Kansas is primarily occupied by the prairie rattlesnake, while other species like the Pygmy and Timber rattlesnakes thrive in rural and agricultural areas, adapting to the warm summer temperatures.
Iowa harbors the Eastern massasauga, Prairie, and Timber rattlesnakes, each contributing to the state's biodiversity by controlling rodent populations in wetlands, grasslands, and forested areas.
Louisiana's warm, humid environment is home to species like the Canebrake and Eastern Diamondback, found in forested lowlands and coastal marshes.