Most of Missouri's 47 snake species are non-venomous. Venomous ones are pit vipers, like the copperhead, and include species like the timber rattlesnake and western cottonmouth.
With 38 native snakes, South Carolina has six venomous species, including the Carolina pygmy rattlesnake and eastern coral snake. Copperheads and cottonmouths are also common.
Oklahoma is home to 10 venomous snakes, primarily rattlesnakes like the western diamond rattlesnake. Copperheads and cottonmouths are also found here.
Georgia hosts 46 snake species, six of which are venomous. Copperheads, cottonmouths, and timber rattlesnakes are widespread, along with the eastern coral snake.
All venomous snakes in California are rattlesnakes, including the western diamondback and Mojave rattlesnake. Yellow-bellied sea snakes occasionally appear but aren't native.
Mississippi has a diverse venomous snake population, including rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. Cottonmouths are especially feared near rivers.
Alabama's 42 snake species include six venomous ones, like the large eastern diamondback rattlesnake. Venomous species also include various rattlesnakes and copperheads.