Table Rock Lake in Missouri is listed as one of the top five places to find rattlesnakes in the state, with the Western Pygmy Rattlesnake being the most common species encountered. Experts advise that rattlesnakes rarely attack unprovoked and will typically give a warning rattle if approached too closely. If you encounter a rattlesnake, calmly walk in the opposite direction or give it space to move away. Remember not to run, as this may startle the snake and provoke an attack.
