Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
However, there are just 6 venomous snakes in Florida: the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, the timber rattlesnake, the dusky pygmy rattlesnake, the coral snake, the cottonmouth, and the copperhead. The eastern diamondback rattler has the most lethal bite.
Five of Florida's venomous snakes are pit vipers, but only three of them are found throughout the state. The Timber Rattlesnake (also known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake) and the Copperhead are only found in certain areas of northern Florida.
Eastern Cottonmouth Water Moccasin. The Eastern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus), also known as a Water Moccasin, is a venomous species in the pit viper subfamily. It measures about 36 inches as an adult, but some snakes may grow to be 60 inches. Typical of vipers, it is a stout-bodied snake with a heat-sensing pit they use to locate prey.
Identify a Florida Snake; How to safely coexist with snakes; Venomous snake statement; Responsible snake ownership; About this guide; Learn about other Florida reptiles & amphibians; Museum herpetology collection
The six species of venomous snakes native to Florida are described in detail below. Poison center callers can now send photos of their bite and/or the snake so that our poison specialists can immediately determine the type of snake involved.
For this guide to the identification of snakes in Florida, we divide snakes into the traditional categories of venomous and non-venomous to address potential health risks to people and pets.
Most of the Venomous Snakes in Florida Are Pit Vipers. How to Identify Coral Snakes. Which Snakes Live in Florida? Most Common Snakes in Florida. Iconic Florida Snake Species. Native Species (By Family) Non-Native and Invasive Species. What You Need to Know about Florida Snakes. Coexisting with Florida Snakes. Snake Safety 101.