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Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius barbouri
4
Dangerous
danger 4 out of 5
What you should know
One of Florida's six venomous snakes. Small and very well camouflaged in leaves.
Whoa
Its rattle is so tiny and quiet that people mistake it for a bug buzzing.
Staying safe around it
This one is venomous, which means it can put venom into you with a bite or a sting. Never touch it, and never try to move it yourself.
Always ask a grown-up before you touch any animal or plant. If something bites or stings you, tell an adult right away.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension
Read more about the dusky pygmy rattlesnake at Wikipedia.