Naturally Florida

Florida's Venomous Snakes

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How do you feel about snakes? Not a fan? Well, while we believe snakes are friends, not foes, we recognize it may be comforting to know that the vast majority of snakes in Florida are non-venomous and largely cannot hurt you or your family. On today's episode, we go on a deep dive about Florida's venomous snakes.


Learn more:

  • Read about identifying the water moccasin and the banded water snake (non-venomous) OR watch this video
  • Need a refresher on 3 common snakes in residential areas? Listen here: Three Common Snakes in Residential Areas (Podcast Episode)
  • Dealing With Snakes - Emergency Planning
  • Preventing Negative Encounters with Snakes
  • Florida Snakes (Youtube Video)

    • Calls to action:

    • Spread the word! Snakes are friends, not foes. They provide a critical link in our food web and are both predator and prey. MOST snakes you see are non-venomous.
    • Avoid Snake-bite Kits: The only snake-bite kit you need is your cell phone! If you are bitten by a venomous snake OR a snake you can't identify, call 911. Do not wait for symptoms to develop, this is an emergency and time is of the essence.

      • Sources:

      • https://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/dealing_with_snakes.shtml
      • https://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/venomous_snake_identification.shtml
      • https://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/wildlife/snakes/


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