By Terry Messmer Utah is home to 31 species of snakes. Of these, only seven are venomous, and they are commonly called pit vipers because of the pit located between their nostrils and eyes. Most pit vipers found in Utah have tails with a series of rattles, hence the name “rattlesnake.” The venomous snake species … Continue reading Venomous or not? Take precautions to reduce risk of snakebites in Utah