Pygmy Rattlesnake
Scientific Name
Sistrurus miliarius
Range
Southeastern United States
Habitats
Flatwoods, mixed forests, and floodplains
What do they eat?
Small mammals, birds, and insects
Status
Least concern
Conservation Threats
Habitat destruction and fragmentation causing them to move to more urban areas where human interaction is common
Fun Facts
- Their rattles are so small they sound like an insect buzzing if you can hear them at all