{"id":96105,"date":"2022-04-22T12:26:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:26:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:26:40","slug":"what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/","title":{"rendered":"What poisonous snakes live in Alaska?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_poisonous_snakes_live_in_Alaska\" title=\"What poisonous snakes live in Alaska?\">What poisonous snakes live in Alaska?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Why_are_there_no_snakes_in_Alaska\" title=\"Why are there no snakes in Alaska?\">Why are there no snakes in Alaska?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Does_Alaska_have_snakes_and_spiders\" title=\"Does Alaska have snakes and spiders?\">Does Alaska have snakes and spiders?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Is_Alaska_the_only_state_without_snakes\" title=\"Is Alaska the only state without snakes?\">Is Alaska the only state without snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_state_has_the_most_poisonous_snakes\" title=\"What state has the most poisonous snakes?\">What state has the most poisonous snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Are_there_any_rattlesnakes_in_Alaska\" title=\"Are there any rattlesnakes in Alaska?\">Are there any rattlesnakes in Alaska?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_states_have_no_venomous_snakes\" title=\"What states have no venomous snakes?\">What states have no venomous snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_three_states_have_no_snakes\" title=\"What three states have no snakes?\">What three states have no snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Are_there_snakes_in_Alaska\" title=\"Are there snakes in Alaska?\">Are there snakes in Alaska?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_states_have_no_snakes\" title=\"What states have no snakes?\">What states have no snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_is_the_only_country_with_no_snakes\" title=\"What is the only country with no snakes?\">What is the only country with no snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Which_country_has_no_land_snakes_at_all\" title=\"Which country has no land snakes at all?\">Which country has no land snakes at all?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Are_there_lots_of_spiders_in_Alaska\" title=\"Are there lots of spiders in Alaska?\">Are there lots of spiders in Alaska?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Are_there_spiders_and_snakes_in_Alaska\" title=\"Are there spiders and snakes in Alaska?\">Are there spiders and snakes in Alaska?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_state_has_no_spiders_or_snakes\" title=\"What state has no spiders or snakes?\">What state has no spiders or snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Which_states_have_no_poisonous_snakes\" title=\"Which states have no poisonous snakes?\">Which states have no poisonous snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_places_have_no_snakes\" title=\"What places have no snakes?\">What places have no snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Which_country_has_no_snakes_at_all\" title=\"Which country has no snakes at all?\">Which country has no snakes at all?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_US_state_has_the_most_snakes\" title=\"What US state has the most snakes?\">What US state has the most snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Where_are_the_most_poisonous_snakes_found\" title=\"Where are the most poisonous snakes found?\">Where are the most poisonous snakes found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_state_has_the_most_deaths_from_snake_bites\" title=\"What state has the most deaths from snake bites?\">What state has the most deaths from snake bites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_states_have_the_least_poisonous_snakes\" title=\"What states have the least poisonous snakes?\">What states have the least poisonous snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#What_state_has_the_most_snakes_per_square_mile\" title=\"What state has the most snakes per square mile?\">What state has the most snakes per square mile?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Does_Alaska_have_any_poisonous_snakes\" title=\"Does Alaska have any poisonous snakes?\">Does Alaska have any poisonous snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-snakes-live-in-alaska\/#Why_does_Alaska_have_no_snakes\" title=\"Why does Alaska have no snakes?\">Why does Alaska have no snakes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_poisonous_snakes_live_in_Alaska\"><\/span>What poisonous snakes live in Alaska?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best American state for snake-o-phobes is Alaska, home to <b>no poisonous serpents. In fact, no snakes of any kind have been documented as permanent homesteaders.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_there_no_snakes_in_Alaska\"><\/span>Why are there no snakes in Alaska?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason Alaska is so naturally snake-less is <b>due to how cold it is. The ground freezes and there&#8217;s a lot of snow in the winter. Snakes are cold-blooded and tend to live in warmer places.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Alaska_have_snakes_and_spiders\"><\/span>Does Alaska have snakes and spiders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although officially Alaska is a no-snake state, reports over the last few years have shown that <b>there are snakes in Alaska. Thankfully those snakes are common garter snakes, a species that only have a very mild venom and naturally tend to shy away from humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Alaska_the_only_state_without_snakes\"><\/span>Is Alaska the only state without snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That makes <b>Alaska one of two states to be snake-free, the other being Hawaii. As an island, Hawaii is more representative of why most countries without snakes have gotten so lucky: They&#8217;re geographically isolated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_has_the_most_poisonous_snakes\"><\/span>What state has the most poisonous snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While plenty of states are host to a variety of poisonous creatures, the state with the largest number of venomous reptiles is <b>Arizona.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_rattlesnakes_in_Alaska\"><\/span>Are there any rattlesnakes in Alaska?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Alaska is famous for its complete absence of snakes, something most people &#8211; especially people from venomous snake country &#8211; fully appreciate. There are no lizards, freshwater turtles, or snakes in Alaska.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_have_no_venomous_snakes\"><\/span>What states have no venomous snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The United States has about 30 species of venomous snakes, which include 23 species of rattlesnakes, three species of coral snakes, two species of cottonmouth, and two species of copperhead. At least one species of venomous snake is found in every state except <b>Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Alaska<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_three_states_have_no_snakes\"><\/span>What three states have no snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similarly, the northernmost bits of <b>Russia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Canada, and the US have no native snakes, and the southernmost tip of South America is serpent-less as well. That makes Alaska one of two states to be snake-free, the other being Hawaii.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_snakes_in_Alaska\"><\/span>Are there snakes in Alaska?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Alaska is famous for its complete absence of snakes, something most people &#8211; especially people from venomous snake country &#8211; fully appreciate. There are no lizards, freshwater turtles, or snakes in Alaska. The only reptiles in Alaska are rare sightings of sea turtles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_have_no_snakes\"><\/span>What states have no snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That makes <b>Alaska one of two states to be snake-free, the other being Hawaii. As an island, Hawaii is more representative of why most countries without snakes have gotten so lucky: They&#8217;re geographically isolated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_only_country_with_no_snakes\"><\/span>What is the only country with no snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An unlikely tale, perhapsyet <b>Ireland is unusual for its absence of native snakes. It&#8217;s one of only a handful of places worldwideincluding New Zealand, Iceland, Greenland, and Antarcticawhere Indiana Jones and other snake-averse humans can visit without fear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_country_has_no_land_snakes_at_all\"><\/span>Which country has no land snakes at all?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The small island nation of <b>New Zealand in the southern hemisphere which has no native snakes in its land territory. It is a snake free nation. Reason for no such existence of snakes is quite pondering as its very near country Australia is a home of some of the most venomous snakes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_lots_of_spiders_in_Alaska\"><\/span>Are there lots of spiders in Alaska?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harmless, Burgess says, just like the rest of <b>more than 600 species of spiders that live in Alaska. Burgess says many common spiders found in Alaska range from the tiny Steatoda Borealis, which is your common cobweb spider, to large orb-weavers like Nordmann&#8217;s orb-weaver or the Fierce orb-weaver.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_spiders_and_snakes_in_Alaska\"><\/span>Are there spiders and snakes in Alaska?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alaska is famous for its complete absence of snakes, something most people &#8211; especially people from venomous snake country &#8211; fully appreciate. <b>There are no lizards, freshwater turtles, or snakes in Alaska. The only reptiles in Alaska are rare sightings of sea turtles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_has_no_spiders_or_snakes\"><\/span>What state has no spiders or snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason Alaska is so naturally snake-less is <b>due to how cold it is. The ground freezes and there&#8217;s a lot of snow in the winter. Snakes are cold-blooded and tend to live in warmer places.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_states_have_no_poisonous_snakes\"><\/span>Which states have no poisonous snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What US states have no poisonous snakes? The best American state for snake-o-phobes is Alaska, home to no poisonous serpents. In fact, no snakes of any kind have been documented as permanent homesteaders. Close also-rans are <b>Hawaii and Maine, with respectively one and one possible venomous snake species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_places_have_no_snakes\"><\/span>What places have no snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>States\/areas with no snakes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Siberia (Northern Russia)<\/li>\n<li>Alaska.<\/li>\n<li>Greenland.<\/li>\n<li>Antarctica.<\/li>\n<li>Central and Northern Canada.<\/li>\n<li>The southern tip of Argentina and Chile.<\/li>\n<li>The northern part of Finland, and anywhere north of the Arctic Circle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>May 13, 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_country_has_no_snakes_at_all\"><\/span>Which country has no snakes at all?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An unlikely tale, perhapsyet Ireland is unusual for its absence of native snakes. It&#8217;s one of only a handful of places worldwideincluding <b>New Zealand, Iceland, Greenland, and Antarcticawhere Indiana Jones and other snake-averse humans can visit without fear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_US_state_has_the_most_snakes\"><\/span>What US state has the most snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you include both species and subspecies in that number, it gives you a grand total of 115 or more &#8211; the highest number in all of the United States. The vast majority of <b>Texas&#8217; snakes are non-venomous and completely harmless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_the_most_poisonous_snakes_found\"><\/span>Where are the most poisonous snakes found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even more impressive, Australia is home to 20 of the 25 most venomous snakes in the world, including all of the top 11. The world&#8217;s most venomous snake, the inland taipan is found <b>nowhere else on Earth. It is also called the fierce snake, and carries enough venom in a single bite to kill around 250,000 mice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_has_the_most_deaths_from_snake_bites\"><\/span>What state has the most deaths from snake bites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snake Bite Statistics by State<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2018, North Carolina Had the Most Snake Bites. (Source: CBS) Wake County, the most human-populated area in North Carolina, has the most bites  over 100 every year.  <\/li>\n<li>In 2020, Texas Poison Centers Had a 54% Increase in Snake Calls. (Source: ABC News)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jan 14, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_have_the_least_poisonous_snakes\"><\/span>What states have the least poisonous snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best American state for snake-o-phobes is <b>Alaska, home to no poisonous serpents. In fact, no snakes of any kind have been documented as permanent homesteaders. Close also-rans are Hawaii and Maine, with respectively one and one possible venomous snake species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_has_the_most_snakes_per_square_mile\"><\/span>What state has the most snakes per square mile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Georgia<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Alaska_have_any_poisonous_snakes\"><\/span>Does Alaska have any poisonous snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alaska. <b>There are no venomous snakes in Alaska<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_Alaska_have_no_snakes\"><\/span>Why does Alaska have no snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason Alaska is so naturally snake-less is <b>due to how cold it is. The ground freezes and there&#8217;s a lot of snow in the winter. Snakes are cold-blooded and tend to live in warmer places.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What poisonous snakes live in Alaska?Why are there no snakes in Alaska?Does Alaska have snakes and spiders?Is Alaska the only state without snakes?What state has the most poisonous snakes?Are there any rattlesnakes in Alaska?What states have no venomous snakes?What three states have no snakes?Are there snakes in Alaska?What states have no snakes?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-96105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96105"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96105"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96105\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}