It is a good idea, however, to learn how to identify the snakes that can cause harm.
A Website Dedicated to the Identification of Florida Snakes.
Florida Venomous Snakes Rattlesnakes, Crotalus Canebrake Rattlesnake Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Habitats: Found throughout Florida in a wide variety of habitats, usually near a source of fresh water; prefers areas with low shrubs. Florida Backyard Snakes. Florida has 44 native varieties, and only six of them are venomous, so the great majority of snakes you might see are non-venomous, even if capable of inflicting a painful bite. Snakes are generally not a problem and if left alone won't bother you. Snakes: Photo ID gallery. Eastern Coral Snake Water Moccasin a.k.a.
Black Racer (the juvenile, very commonly seen, looks nothing like the adult) 2. It is commonly seen in urbanized areas among landscape plants. Florida is home to over fifty species of snakes, but only six species are venomous. Garter Snake 4.
This snake lays eggs.
Diet: Insects, frogs, toads, salamanders, lizards, snakes, birds … Banded Water Snake 5. Snakes - Photo I.D. Cottonmouth Pygmy Rattlesnake Timber Rattlesnake Copperhead The below 6 are the most commonly sighted snakes of Florida, in order: 1. The little mnemonic we learned as kids about the coral snake is “red touch yellow, kill a fellow.”
Corn Snake aka Red Rat Snake 3. The coloration on the left is that of the Eastern coral snake, a small venomous snake that inhabits the drier habitats of Florida.
Coral Snake Identification.
The two tables below show the pictures and names of the snakes found in Florida.