Living in Mississippi is awesome; there’s no question about that, but there are some risks associated with life in Mississippi. From severe weather to native wildlife, here are some of the biggest risks and most dangerous things in Mississippi that residents must put up with. Many people agree that these are some of the worst things about Mississippi.

1. Hurricanes

Living in Mississippi, you’re bound to face a hurricane sooner or later. And while they’re not all as serious as Camille and Katrina, the risk is still there.

2. Tornadoes

Speaking of inclement weather, tornadoes are also a pretty common occurrence in Mississippi.

3. Heat Exhaustion

Between the sweltering heat and even more uncomfortable humidity, heat exhaustion is a possibility.

4. Spiders

Mississippi is home to a number of species of spiders, including the venomous brown recluse, black widow, and brown widow.

5. Snakes

Both poisonous and non-poisonous snakes call Mississippi home, which means keeping an eye out for the slithering reptiles is a must.

6. Mosquitoes

Okay, mosquitoes may not be poisonous, but between the size and tenacity of Mississippi mosquitoes, they're definitely more than just an annoyance.

7. Fire Ants

These little guys may not seem too bad....that is until you’re being bit by what seems like hundreds. And while the bites are mostly a nuisance, some people are highly allergic.

8. Deer

At first glance, deer may not seem like too much of a threat, but several automobile accidents can be attributed to the four-legged animals unexpectedly running out into the road.

9. Wild Hogs

Venturing into the woods? Running into one of these huge creatures is a possibility. Aside from being a danger to humans, wild hogs are also known to destroy wildlife habitats and crops.

10. Coyotes

The woods of Mississippi are home to these guys, who not only pose a threat to humans but to small animals as well.

11. Chupacabras

And since we’re talking about coyotes, it only seems fair to mention the chupacabra. The mythical creature made headlines just a few years ago when it was allegedly spotted in Mississippi; however, many believe that the animal was just a coyote with mange.

12. Alligators

There’s not a Mississippi town named Alligator for nothing! These scaly reptiles call the state home, and are apparently eating well because, in 2013, two alligators weighing in excess of 700 pounds were caught in the same day in Mississippi!

13. Falling in Love

Lastly, and probably the most likely to occur, those living in Mississippi run the risk of falling completely in love with the state and never wanting to leave. Don’t say you weren’t warned.

What are some other potential risks that come along with living in Mississippi? Can you think of any other dangerous things in Mississippi? If you weren’t already a resident, would any of the risks mentioned above keep you from moving to Mississippi? Tell us!

The above list might include some of the worst things about living in Mississippi; however, the good far outweighs the bad. And to prove it, we compiled a list of the best things about life in Mississippi.