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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
Florida, in particular, has a reputation for harboring giant, troublesome serpents. There are 46 native Florida snake species, many of which are quite common. A few non-native snakes have also been introduced from other parts of the world. Fortunately, only six of these species are venomous.
Florida is home to 46 species of native snakes, only 6 of which are venomous. Venomous snakebites are rare and can often be avoided; however, responding correctly to venomous snakebites is important.
Learn the types of SNAKES in Florida, AND how to identify them by sight. How many of these species have YOU seen?
Florida is one of the states with the most venomous snakes. Many specific species found in the Southeast are located in Florida. Snakes are common all around the state. Most species are found in peninsular Florida where they can find plenty of food such as rodents, birds, eggs, and insects.
Explore Florida's snake species, including venomous, non-venomous, and invasive types. Learn identification tips and how to handle encounters safely.
Florida has more snakes than any other state in the Southeast - 51 native species and four established nonnative species. These numbers recently increased because ratsnakes in Florida were split into two species, and three kingsnake subspecies were elevated to species. Snake taxonomy will undoubtedly undergo future revisions.
Only six of Florida's 44 snake species are venomous: the eastern coral snake, the southern copperhead, the cottonmouth, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, the timber rattlesnake, and the dusky pygmy rattlesnake. Most Florida snakes are harmless and beneficial and remove extra rodent populations.
Red Cornsnakes are extremely beneficial to people because they prey heavily on many species that are considered pests. In fact, the name “Cornsnake” is a holdover from the days when southern farmers stored harvested ears of corn in a wood frame or log building called a crib.
This online guide to the snakes of Florida is based on work initially led by former collection manager Dr. Kenneth L. Krysko and Curator Emeritus Dr. F. Wayne King. The individual species accounts have been updated, revised, and expanded by collection manager Dr. Coleman Sheehy with additional input from Curator Dr. David C. Blackburn.