Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake

The Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake can be found in Florida, the southern parts of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. It is a more common rattlesnake in the areas in which they inhabit. This snake belongs to the Viperidae family which is a pitviper species of venomous snakes.

Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake Description

The dusky pigmy rattlesnake is a small snake that has an average size of 12 - 24 inches with the record length being 31 inches long. They are a heavy bodied snake with a triangular head that may range in color from light to dark gray, with dark charcoal like blotches and a reddish brown to orange line down the back. It has keeled (rough-dull) scales and elongated scales on its tail. The tail is slender with very small rattlers. These small rattlers may be difficult to hear or see because of their size.

Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake Habitat

The dusky pigmy rattlesnake habitat generally varies by region and may be swampland marshes, around freshwater lakes and ponds, rocky terrain, pine flat woods, and prairies. These dusky pygmy rattlesnakes are often found near canals and water, they are excellent swimmers.

Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake Predators & Defense

These Snakes are excellent predators. They have a pit between their eyes and nostrils that allows them to easily detect even the smallest temperature change. This allows them to quickly identify a predator or a prey. Don’t be fooled by their tiny size they are aggressive and quick to strike if provoked. Because of their small size they are only able to inject small amount is venom. Even though this small amount of venom may not be deadly to adults, this small amount of venom can pose serious dangers to children and cats, dogs, and other small pets. If bitten by a snake seek immediate medical attention. Local medical facilities can administer an antivenin. Unlike larger rattlesnake species the dusky pigmy rattlesnake will remain motionless and may never rattle if approached. Most often the snake will remain coiled and wait for the prey to come to them.

I have a Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake in may garage! How do I get rid of it?

Call a professional snake removal company to rid your garage or home of snakes. You should never attempt to capture a snake unless you are a trained snake removal expert. Do not disturb the snake observe it from a safe distance and call a snake removal professional.

Why do I have snakes in my house?

Commonly snakes will enter homes through small openings or holes in search of food. If there are small rodents or insects that chances are a snake may get in to the house. In order to eliminate the snake problem the food source must be eliminated. A snake removal professional can remove the snake and the food source. To locate a snake removal professional click the Locate A Pro Tab at the top of this page!