Most Deadly Snake in the U.S.
The Mojave Rattlesnake prefers the open, grassy areas of the desert flats and lower mountain slopes of the American southwest from the Big Bend country of Texas to into southern California. Certain populations of these medium sized rattlers carry the most potent venom of all the snakes found in the United States - even deadlier than the Coral Snake. When they feel threatened they assume a striking stance and face their enemies. They have been known to launch completely off the ground in an effort to strike their adversary. If encountered in the wild, they should be treated with the respect they command and observed from a safe distance.
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