9 States with The Highest Rattlesnake Populations

Texas

Texas boasts a variety of habitats ranging from deserts and grasslands to forests, making it home to several species of rattlesnakes. The Western Diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most common.

Arizona

Arizona's diverse desert landscapes provide ideal habitats for numerous rattlesnake species. The Western Diamondback rattlesnake is prevalent throughout the state, thriving in desert scrublands and rocky areas.

California

Rattlesnakes in California inhabit a range of environments, from deserts and grasslands to coastal and mountainous areas. The Western Diamondback rattlesnake  is found in the southeastern part of the state.

New Mexico

New Mexico's arid landscapes support several rattlesnake species, including the Western Diamondback and the Black-tailed rattlesnake. These snakes are typically found in desert scrublands.

Oklahoma

Rattlesnakes are common throughout Oklahoma's diverse habitats, including prairies, forests, and grasslands. The Western Diamondback rattlesnake and the Timber rattlesnake are among the species found in the state.

Nevada

Nevada's deserts are home to several rattlesnake species, including the Western Diamondback (Crotalus atrox) and the Great Basin rattlesnake. These snakes are adapted to the arid conditions

Utah

Utah's varied terrain supports a diverse rattlesnake population, with species such as the Western Diamondback and the Great Basin rattlesnake found in desert and mountainous regions.

Colorado

Colorado's ecosystems range from high plains and foothills to mountains and forests, providing habitats for several rattlesnake species. The Western Diamondback is found in the southeastern part of the state.

Georgia

In the southeastern United States, Georgia hosts the Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake in its coastal plains and pine forests. This species is the largest venomous snake in North America.