It's also home to many snakes, including Burmese pythons, eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and copperheads. The warm climate attracts these species.
Lake Hartwell is one of the most snake-infested areas in the US. While many snakes here are non-venomous, the venomous copperhead is occasionally spotted.
Snakes like cottonmouths, southern leopard frogs, and bird-voiced tree frogs migrate from limestone bluffs to LaRue Swamp and back.
The Chihuahuan Desert is known for its rugged landscape and snake population. Common species include black-tails, diamondbacks, and Mojave rattlers.
Lake Sweetwater, about 5 miles from Sweetwater town, is known for its snake population. It's famous for the "World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup."
These include tiger rattlesnakes, black-tailed rattlesnakes, common kingsnakes, sidewinders, Sonoran coral snakes, and Sonoran mountain kingsnakes.
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, near Ulm, Montana, has a rich history and diverse snake population. Prairie rattlesnakes, the only venomous reptile in Montana, are common.
The Grand Canyon, a natural wonder, is home to several snake species. The most dangerous is the rattlesnake, with the Mojave "Green," Great Basin, and Grand Canyon Pink Rattlesnake being common.
Lake Seminole, named after the Seminole tribe, is known for bass fishing and duck hunting. It's also home to cottonmouths, rattlesnakes, and pythons. These snakes are often found near the water's surface and are a common sight in the area.