Southwest Florida Snakes

Southwest Florida Snakes Identification and education about the snakes of Southwest Florida and the occasional exotic species. Questions about a snake in your yard in southwest Florida?

Send us a photo! We have years of experience with snakes in general and are happy to help tell you what you have, as well as provide instructions on safety protocols and free snake relocation services within 50 miles of our current location.

The Southern Black Racer or Coluber constrictor priapus, is an extremely common nonvenomous constrictor found throughout...
02/23/2023

The Southern Black Racer or Coluber constrictor priapus, is an extremely common nonvenomous constrictor found throughout the Southeastern United States.

The beautiful and oft-maligned water moccasin or cottonmouth. A venomous viper that is abundant in south Florida's swamp...
02/18/2023

The beautiful and oft-maligned water moccasin or cottonmouth. A venomous viper that is abundant in south Florida's swamps and wetlands.

You'll often hear stories of these guys chasing people, which is an unfortunate misunderstanding based on fear and ignorance.

Usually what's happening is that the chase-ee has found themselves in between the snake and its only escape route. The only thing the snake can do at that point is to either act tough and show its famous gaping, white mouthed threat display or try to flee.

Obviously, while they're trying to flee, the snake moves rapidly toward the screaming bystander who runs in the opposite direction. By the time the person turns around, the water moccasin is long gone and the story starts to take shape.

07/14/2020

Florida’s Apex Predator. Also It’s cutest predator.

Yellow ratsnake. One of many non venomous constrictors native to South Florida. They are generally reclusive, avoiding h...
08/06/2017

Yellow ratsnake. One of many non venomous constrictors native to South Florida. They are generally reclusive, avoiding humans whenever possible.

Nerodia fasciata pictiventris or "Florida water snake"
08/06/2017

Nerodia fasciata pictiventris or "Florida water snake"

Nerodia fasciata pictiventris or "Florida water snake". These non-venomous snakes are prevalent throughout South Florida...
08/06/2017

Nerodia fasciata pictiventris or "Florida water snake". These non-venomous snakes are prevalent throughout South Florida. They are live bearing and feed primarily on fish and amphibians found in or around water. They are completely harmless and inquisitive snakes that thrive in the hot, humid cypress swamps of South Florida.

Pictured below is a mating pair.

Agkistrodon piscivorous conanti or "Cotton mouth". These snakes have an undeserved nasty reputation. They are prevalent ...
08/06/2017

Agkistrodon piscivorous conanti or "Cotton mouth". These snakes have an undeserved nasty reputation. They are prevalent throughout Florida and their abundance means interactions with humans are numerous.

As with all snakes, Cotton mouths will only defend themselves if they feel threatened. If you respect their space, they will respect yours.

Thanks Jeremy Hargett for letting me work with and photograph your animals!
05/17/2016

Thanks Jeremy Hargett for letting me work with and photograph your animals!

05/13/2016

Puff adder shed preservation.
03/21/2016

Puff adder shed preservation.

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