Think You’re Safe? These New York Waters Are Crawling With Snakes

Be careful! These are now considered the most snake-infested waters in New York State.

New York State is home to 17 different snake species, including at least three that are venomous.

Many of these snakes can be found in lakes across the Empire State.

The Six Most Snake Infested Lakes In New York State

Our friends at A-Z Animals helped Hudson Valley Post learn about the most snake-infested waters in New York State.

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The Five Most Snake Infested Lakes In New York State

Last year, Hudson Valley Post highlighted the five most snake-infested waters in the Empire State thanks, with help from World Atlas.

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See the full list below to see how it compares to the updated list from A-Z Animals. Note, that there are changes in the two lists. So you should probably know each lake that you might encounter a snake.

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Be On The Lookout For These Three Venomous Snakes In New York

Curious what three venomous snakes call New York home?

That list is below:

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