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Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Pygmy Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius)
Safety note: Venomous — keep distance

The Pygmy Rattlesnake is a small pit viper with a tiny rattle that produces a faint buzzing sound. Despite its small size, it is venomous and strikes readily. Found in the southeastern coastal plain.

Habitat
Flatwoods, sandhills, marshes, and lake margins
Diet
Frogs, lizards, small rodents, and insects
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Pygmy Rattlesnake

The best time to see a Pygmy Rattlesnake is April–September, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,604 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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