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This list of snakes of Florida includes all snakes in the U.S. state of Florida. Non-venomous. An American alligator and a Burmese python in Everglades National Park.
Two species are introduced, including the Burmese python, which was introduced when Hurricane Andrew destroyed a holding facility full of imported snakes, and which created a huge media storm and fears it would become widely invasive, but this species has proven unable to withstand colder weather outside of extreme South Florida.
Brown water snakes are native to the southeast and found everywhere in Florida but the Keys, experts say. They can grow to about 4.5 feet and have amazing climbing abilities, the institute says.
Nerodia floridana, commonly known as the Florida green watersnake, or eastern green watersnake, is a harmless species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to the southeastern United States .
The threatened creatures are a keystone species in north Florida, wildlife experts said. 41 ‘apex predators’ — that eat venomous snakes — released in north Florida. Here’s why.
About 12,500 species of insects are native to Florida, most of which naturally flew into the region from the Caribbean or Southeastern United States. An additional 1,000 have been identified as exotic. [44] Insects create about $1 billion of damage to structures and agriculture in Florida each year.
The parasitic worms are native to southeast Asia and Australia. Invasive pythons hide a parasite that has spread to Florida’s native snakes, lab says Skip to main content
Lampropeltis getula floridana or the Florida kingsnake is a snake subspecies native to southern Florida. On average, they grow between 3.5–5 ft but 6 ft individuals have been recorded. On average, they grow between 3.5–5 ft but 6 ft individuals have been recorded.