Top 7 Venomous Snakes in the United States

By Manish Choudhary

1. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake 

The largest rattlesnake in the U.S., found in the Southeast, with highly toxic venom. 

2. Western Diamondback Rattlesnake 

A rattlesnake common in the Southwest, known for its distinctive rattle and potent venom.

3. Copperhead 

A venomous snake with a copper-colored head, found in the eastern U.S., and known for painful but rarely fatal bites.

4. Cottonmouth 

A semi-aquatic snake in the Southeast, recognized by its white mouth lining and dangerous venom. 

5. Coral Snake 

A brightly colored snake in the southern U.S. with potent neurotoxic venom, though bites are rare. 

6. Mojave Rattlesnake 

Considered the most dangerous rattlesnake in the U.S., found in the Southwest, with extremely potent venom.

7. Timber Rattlesnake 

A large rattlesnake found in the eastern U.S., known for its dark bands and dangerous but rarely fatal venom.