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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.
To combat the number of exotic snakes in the U.S., and specifically in South Florida, the U.S. Department of the Interior added four species of snakes—the Burmese python, both subspecies of the African rock python (northern and southern), and the yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus)—to Lacey Act provisions, making their import into the U.S ...
Snakes can be caring, cuddly companions, according to one Florida family. Socratis Christoforu has always had an appreciation for snakes, telling SWNS he started observing and catching the ...
During the almost 3-mile trek across the University of South Florida Forest Preserve in search of one, he speaks at length ... How Tampa’s ‘snake man’ is trying to save Florida’s snakes ...
If you’re in South Florida, you gotta think about crocodiles, snakes — of course,” Robb said. “It’s definitely something to be aware of and keep on your mind.” ...
Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus, commonly known as the Florida pinesnake or Florida pine snake, is a subspecies of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the Coastal Plain of the southeastern United States. It is one of three subspecies of the species Pituophis melanoleucus.
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.