A couple has turned python hunting into a daring yet profitable venture. Bayo Hernández and his wife are actively engaged in ...

Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer, and yes, snakes are already active in Florida; and have been since April. And if you enjoy Florida’s wild side, or just need to work out ...

Special intestinal cells collect excess minerals into particles the snakes can poop out, according to a new study ...

Meet the longest and heaviest snakes. Here are some tips on how to identify snakes, their venom and what to do if you get bitten. How do I identify a snake I found in Florida?

Q. How would you characterize Florida’s native snake population? A. Florida is home to about 50 species of native snakes, and there are an additional five species of established, introduced species.

Florida is home to over 40 snake species, with only six venomous. Snakes are most active during spring and early summer. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the largest rattlesnake species in ...

Coral snake (20-30 inches): This red, yellow and black snake is found throughout Florida. It’s often confused with the similarly marked harmless king snake — remember the rhyme, “Red touches ...

Non-venomous snakes in Florida. These include species like the Southern Black Racer, Banded Water Snake, Eastern Rat Snake, Corn Snake and Scarlet Kingsnake.