Jan 5, 2021 · Florida Snake ID Guide Identify a Florida Snake Identify your snake below by filtering results based on the region you saw the snake and its main color or pattern. Guide to …

Nov 30, 2020 · This online guide to the snakes of Florida is based on work initially led by former collection manager Dr. Kenneth L. Krysko and Curator Emeritus Dr. F. Wayne King.

Sep 8, 2021 · This species has over 75 small, dark blotches down the back, smooth scales, a network of dark lines on the back of the head, and they lack a distinct neck. The belly is white …

Sep 26, 2025 · There are eight species of non-venomous watersnakes (species in the genus Nerodia) in Florida that overlap with cottonmouths in distribution and habitat, and all of them …

Sep 8, 2021 · Scarletsnakes in Florida have color patterns that closely resemble the color pattern of Harlequin Coralsnakes (see section on comparison with other species above).

Sep 8, 2021 · In Florida, Southern Watersnakes can be found in generally any areas near shallow bodies of freshwater, such as ponds, swamps, marshes, and ditches. Adults and juveniles of …

Sep 8, 2021 · Rainbow Snakes are found throughout the Panhandle and in parts of the northern peninsula along the St. Marys, St. Johns, and Suwannee river drainages. A separate and …

Sep 8, 2021 · Florida Kingsnakes are found throughout the Florida peninsula south of a line from Taylor County to Duval County, and they are known from Key Largo in the Florida Keys.

Sep 8, 2021 · Still have questions about snakes or identifications? Feel free to email the herpetology staff at the Florida Museum with your questions or feedback on this profile.

Mar 21, 2022 · North American Racers are one of the snakes most commonly seen by Floridians. These snakes inhabit both rural and urban habitats and are frequently seen in residential …