Native Snakes of Florida
There are 44 species of Native Snakes in the State of Florida, of which 6 species are venomous. Below is an overview on the different species;
VENOMOUS Snakes in the State of Florida -
1. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
2. Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake
3. Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin)
4. Coral Snake
5. Timber Rattlesnake
6. Copperhead
NON-VENOMOUS Snakes in the State of Florida -
1. Blackracer (One of the most common seen)
2. Eastern Indigo Snake (Black)
3. Ratsnake (Variety of colors, including yellow and grey)
4. Red Cornsnake
4. Variety of Kingsnakes, including the (red) Scarlet Kingsnake
5. Southern Hognosed Snake
6. Brown Watersnake
7. Blindsnake
8. Florida Brownsnake
9. Gartersnake
10. Eastern Coachwhip
11. Eastern Ribbonsnake
12. Florida Crowned Snake
13. Red-Bellied Mudsnake
14. Pinesnake
15. Pine Woods Littersnake
16. Rainbow Snake
17. Ring-Necked Snake
18. Earth Snake
19. Green Snake
20. Crowned Snake
21. Large Variety of Water Snakes and Swamp Snakes
For more information on Living with Snakes, CLICK HERE to visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website.
CLICK HERE for a Florida Snake ID Guide


Native Snakes are extremely beneficial to Florida's ecosystem. They are a natural pest control to help keep down the rodent population.
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