S. America Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake Sistrurus miliarius barbouri Range Southeastern United States. Habitat Wet prairies, swamps and bogs. The smallest of the genus sistrurus.
Red markings are present and usually very bright.
Only nine large head shields and a rattle that never exceeds twelve segments. Although their venom is equally potent, pygmy rattlesnakes are less dangerous than their larger relatives due to the smaller amounts of poison that are injected. Diet Frogs, toads, insects, small rodents, lizards and fledglings.