The Everglades are the most snake-infested area in the state, primarily due to the invasive non-native species, the Burmese ...

Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

Cottonmouth water moccasin (20 to 48 inches): Water moccasins live throughout Florida. When it senses danger, it will open its mouth revealing a cotton-white inside. Moccasins can be banded ...

These include species like the Southern Black Racer, Banded Water Snake, Eastern Rat Snake, Corn Snake and Scarlet Kingsnake. Other non-venomous snakes include the Coachwhip, Swamp Snake, Green ...

Typically, according the fine folks on the Oklahoma Snake Identification Network Facebook group, the younger cottonmouths are lighter and the banded pattern on their body more clear. They get ...

The broad-banded water snake, Nerodia fasciata confluens, is often mistaken for a venomous snake. Its striped pattern alternates between tan and black, with bright yellow and red bands on its ...

As snakes seek warm, dry shelter during the rainy season, encounters in residential areas increase significantly. Knowing which species are venomous and how to distinguish them is important and might ...

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

2. Plain-bellied Water Snake Scientific name: Nerodia erythrogaster Plain-bellied water snakes are sturdy with thick bodies. They grow up to 40 inches long and unlike the common water snake, aren’t ...