There are 44 species of snakes found in Florida that also enjoy the sunshine. Of that list, 6 are considered venomous and dangerous to humans:
• Copperhead
• Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin
• Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
• Timber Rattlesnake
• Pigmy Rattler
• Coral Snake
Florida’s snakes play a vital role in maintaining Florida’s Ecosystem along with helping reduce the insect and rodent population however you should always use caution around them.
For more snake information please visit: http://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/dealing_with_snakes.shtml or CDC - Venomous Snakes - NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health Topic
I've seen Cottonmouths (water mocassin) in SoWal a few times. Also a few Pygmy Rattlers and one Diamondback, although I've heard of quite a few Diamondback encounters.
Anyone seen the others around here?
• Copperhead
• Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin
• Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
• Timber Rattlesnake
• Pigmy Rattler
• Coral Snake
Florida’s snakes play a vital role in maintaining Florida’s Ecosystem along with helping reduce the insect and rodent population however you should always use caution around them.
For more snake information please visit: http://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/dealing_with_snakes.shtml or CDC - Venomous Snakes - NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health Topic
I've seen Cottonmouths (water mocassin) in SoWal a few times. Also a few Pygmy Rattlers and one Diamondback, although I've heard of quite a few Diamondback encounters.
Anyone seen the others around here?