tatyanavf1 | Non-venomous

FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

We apologize for the confusion and appreciate the response. To clarify, we frequently receive emails of the pictured non-venomous species that may commonly be mistaken as venomous.

Did you know?

Only six of Florida's 44 snake species are venomous, the eastern coral snake, the southern copperhead, the cottonmouth, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, the timber rattlesnake, and the dusky pygmy rattlesnake. Most Florida snakes are harmless, beneficial and remove extra rodent populations. Even the venomous species are not particularly dangerous unless stepped on or otherwise provoked.

Most snakes you encounter are most likely to be non-venomous. By recognizing common non-venomous snakes and understanding something of their habits, you can take a more relaxed attitude toward them and appreciate them as an integral part of Florida's wildlife.

Guide to Florida's Non-Venomous snakes: https://bit.ly/2I4WouI

Guide to Florida's Venomous snakes: https://bit.ly/2oCkgs4

Flickr album, Florida Snakes: https://bit.ly/2I5hA3G