"Out of sight, out of mind" can be a good strategy to combat our biggest fears. But when it comes to a fear of snakes—despite snake bites being quite rare—it's best to be vigilant about where these slithery reptiles might be lurking. And that requires some knowledge of the dangerous snakes that reside near you. That's why antivenom brand CroFab put together a full list of the types of venomous snakes in each U.S. state. Read on to find out how many of these deadly creatures reside in your state, and which snake-heavy states you'll want to take extra caution in.
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Alabama
Copperhead snakes are native to 28 states, along the East Coast (with the exception of New England) and in the Southeast and Midwest.
Alaska
Alaska is one of only four states with no native venomous snakes.
Arizona
Of all U.S. states, Arizona has the highest number of native snake species.
Arkansas
Cottonmouth snakes are native to 17 states, mainly in the Southeast and Midwest.
California
California has the third-highest number of native snake species of all the states.
Colorado
With the exception of the four states that have no native snake species, all U.S. states have native rattlesnakes.
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
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Hawaii
There are no venomous snakes in Hawaii.
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
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Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
There are no venomous snakes in Maine.
Maryland
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Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
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New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
There are no venomous snakes in Rhode Island.
South Carolina
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South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Texas has the second-highest number of native snake species of all U.S. states.
Utah
Vermont
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Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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