The 7 Most Snake-Infested Rivers In the U.S.

The Everglades, Florida

The Everglades, the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S., is a snake hotspot, home to venomous and non-venomous species like the Burmese python.

Lake Hartwell, Georgia

Lake Hartwell, known for its snake population, harbors mostly non-venomous species, but Copperheads, though rarely fatal, can be encountered.

Shawnee National Forest

Shawnee National Forest hosts a unique snake migration, with species like cottonmouths and tree frogs moving to and from LaRue Swamp.

Chihuahuan Desert, New Mexico

The Chihuahuan Desert, famous for its rugged landscape, is home to venomous snakes like black-tails and Mojave rattlers, thriving in the heat.

Lake Sweetwater, Texas

Lake Sweetwater, notorious for its rattlesnake population, hosts "The World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup," attracting thousands of visitors annually.

Sonoran Desert, Arizona

The Sonoran Desert, stretching across Mexico and the U.S., is home to unique rattlesnake species like the Tiger Rattlesnake and Sidewinder.

Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon, a natural wonder, is home to several snake species, including the venomous Grand Canyon Pink Rattlesnake, found in the inner gorge.