8 Types of Venomous Snakes in Your Yard

Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix): Copperheads are found primarily in the eastern and central United States.

Cottonmouth or Water Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus): Cottonmouths are semi-aquatic snakes found in the southeastern United States.

Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus): Timber rattlesnakes are found in the eastern United States, from Texas to New England.

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus): Eastern diamondbacks are found in the southeastern United States, particularly in pine forests, sandy habitats, and coastal plains.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox): Western diamondbacks are found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius): Eastern coral snakes are found in the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida.

Western Coral Snake (Micrurus tener): Western coral snakes are found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus): Mojave rattlesnakes are found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.