Sistrurus miliarius, commonly called the pygmy rattlesnake, is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Crotalinae (pit vipers) of the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to the Southeastern United States .

2022年9月23日 · The Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake is the smallest species of venomous snake in Florida. Three subspecies are currently recognized. Of these three, only the Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius barbouri) is found in Florida. Pygmy Rattlesnakes are beneficial to people because they prey on many rodent species that are considered pests.

2020年1月13日 · Found throughout Florida in a wide variety of habitats from dry upland forests and sandhills to seasonally flooded flatwoods and marshes. It is the most commonly encountered venomous snake in urbanized areas, often in gardens or brush piles. Insects, frogs, lizards, small snakes, nestling birds, mice.

2024年4月25日 · The pygmy rattlesnake or pigmy rattlesnake is a small, diurnal pit viper species native to the Southeastern United States. It is a solitary snake that socializes only for breeding and can rarely be seen due to its excellent camouflaging capabilities.

The Pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius) is a small venomous snake native to the United States. It is a member of the pit viper family.

Pygmy rattlers have a dorsal stripe that is red or orange, and a red-brown to black bar running from the eye to the jaw. You will probably find the pygmy rattler in the summertime. You may hear a soft buzzing sound from the tiny rattle on the end of the snake's tail. The sound only becomes audible when a snake is a few feet (about 1/2 meter) away.

2023年7月15日 · One of the smallest rattlesnake species, pygmy rattlesnakes are usually only about two feet long. This species only lives in the southeastern United States and has a tiny rattle. Some sources describe them as particularly feisty, but studies show they’re reluctant to bite.

The Pygmy Rattlesnake (also Pigmy) is the smallest, and one of the least known, venomous snakes in Tennessee. One subspecies, the Western Pygmy Rattlesnake (S. m. streckeri), occurs along the western Highland Rim from Stewart County to the southern border.

The pygmy rattlesnake, Sistrurus miliarius, is a small venomous rattlesnake that can be found in the Southeastern United States. It reaches a size of up to 2 feet (60 cm) and has an overall grey, brown or blueish body color with a darker head and a row of dark spots along its back.

2024年4月25日 · The western pygmy rattlesnake is a small, colorful, nocturnal pit viper subspecies that calls southcentral United States its home. The subspecific name streckeri is in honor of American naturalist, John Kern Strecker.