10 States with Most Snake Bites in America

8. Mississippi

Mississippi, the next one on the list of states with most snake bites in America is largely a rural state, bordering both the sea and the Mississippi River. This makes it a perfect home for a number of land snakes and a variety of amphibious snakes, including the feared Cottonmouth. The rate of snake bites per million in Mississippi is 279.7. According to Cobras, Mississippi is home to 49 different species. Mississippi State Department of Health published a brochure about venomous animals of Mississippi, according to which there are 9 venomous snake species. These include: Eastern Diamondback, Eastern Cottonmouth, Western Cottonmouth, Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake, Western Pigmy Rattlesnake, Southern Copperhead, Eastern Coral Snake, Timber Rattlesnake (or Canebrake Rattlesnake) and Carolina Pigmy Rattlesnake.

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