There are 44 different species of snakes in Florida, none of those snakes are poisonous, but six are venomous. ... They are brown in color with dark brown diamond-shaped markings along their back.

According to the University of Florida’s Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, the eastern diamondback has a tan, brown or grayish body color and is usually 3-5 feet in size.

According to the University of Florida’s Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, the eastern diamondback has a tan, brown or grayish body color and is usually 3-5 feet in size.. Besides ...

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 ...

Water moccasins stand their ground—but do they actually chase people? Learn the facts behind this misunderstood snake.

Some harmless snakes in Florida are often mistaken for venomous ones. There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous.

A longtime invasive ant has been making the rounds in Florida over the past few decades. And with summer upon us, it’s prime ...

The cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, is a venomous snake found throughout Florida. There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous.

What are the venomous snakes in Florida? Among the six venomous snakes found in Florida, three of them are rattlesnake species. ... brown or grayish body color and is usually 3-5 feet in size.

Most snakes in Florida are nonvenomous, but there are six native venomous species. And the Florida Poison Control Center receives calls about snakebites nearly year-round.

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 ...