Southern ring-necked snakes are one of the most commonly found snake species in urban areas throughout all of Florida. They ...

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Bites from non-venomous snakes such as invasive pythons. ... but in South Florida, they’re the No. 1 venomous bite species because of our region’s matrix of swamps and canals.

The climate and terrain in Florida are perfect for snakes, and prey is abundant, so venomous and non-venomous snakes in a ...

With the diverse ecosystems in Florida, you can expect a wide variety of snake species. There are around 55 different species ...

– When there is plentiful rain, our local zoologist says the risk of curious puppies having a run-in with a cottonmouth or water moccasin increases in South Florida. The venomous snakes live in ...

The 2025 release marks the ninth consecutive year The Nature Conservancy has released eastern indigo snakes at the ABRP as part of its collaborative program to return the native, non-venomous apex ...

Eastern indigo snakes eat venomous snakes, and they’re the longest snakes native to the U.S., but they’re non-venomous themselves and aren’t aggressive when approached.

Six venomous snake species are native to Florida, including three rattlesnake species. Snakes are most active during warmer months, starting in the late spring and carrying on throughout the summer.

The coral snake stands out among Florida’s venomous snake species for its unique appearance and type of venom. This “elusive” snake is typically 2.5 feet, according to FWC.

The coral snake stands out among Florida’s venomous snake species for its unique appearance and type of venom. This “elusive” snake is typically 2.5 feet, according to FWC.