A demographic data platform has released a new report identifying the animals most likely to kill people in each U.S. state. The 2026 report from World Population Review revealed a surprising mix of creatures topping the list, from large mammals such as moose to unexpected threats such as dogs and jellyfish. According to the report, snakes make up the single largest category nationwide, with several species of rattlesnakes topping the list in multiple regions. Georgia residents should be most cautious of the pygmy rattlesnake, while Oklahoma’s biggest snake threat is the western pygmy rattlesnake. CALIFORNIA TODDLER BITTEN BY RATTLESNAKE HIDING BENEATH AMAZON PACKAGE AMID ACTIVE SNAKE SEASON Meanwhile, Timber rattlesnakes claimed the top spot in both Connecticut and Kansas. Southern Pacific rattlesnakes pose the biggest threat in California, while Arizona’s deadliest species is the western diamondback rattlesnake. Other rattlesnakes dominating state hazards include the prairie rattlesnake in North Dakota, the Mojave rattlesnake in Nevada and the eastern massasauga in Michigan. Several non-rattlesnake species also rank as the deadliest animals in their respective states. Louisiana’s top threat is the eastern diamondback rattlesnake and Mississippi’s is the cottonmouth snake. Similarly, Indiana leads with the eastern copperhead, South Carolina points to the southern copperhead, and Hawaii stands out with the yellow-bellied sea snake as its primary concern. NO CURE, NO VACCINE…
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