Which National Park Has The Deadliest Reptiles? A Herpetologist Gives 2 Answers

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There are 63 national parks in the United States and almost all of them have at least a few species ...

[+] of reptiles. Here are two parks, among many, where specific caution against dangerous reptiles should be exercised. getty For all of its wildlife, Yellowstone National Park is somewhat impoverished in its reptile fauna.

There are only five species of snakes that can be found in the park’s two million acres of real estate. Head even further north, to parks such as Glacier National Park, with only three reptile species, or Denali National Park, where you won’t find a single reptilian species. It’s too cold for their ectothermic nature.

That said, there are plenty of national parks that appeal to reptile-lovers like myself. And there are several where you need to be on high guard due to the sheer volume of dangerous reptile species. Here are two parks in the United States that get my vote for the “don’t come without cowboy boots and thick jeans” prize.

1. Saguaro National Park (Arizona) Saguaro National Park has six species of deadly rattlesnakes, not to mention the many other menacing ..

. [+] creatures that inhabit its desert landscape. getty When it comes to finding deadly reptiles, geography is everything.

Arizona’s Saguaro National Park is situated in the Sonoran desert, which is known for its diversity of dangerous snakes and other reptiles. MORE FOR YOU An ‘Imminent’ Stock Market ‘Correction’ .