Jan 5, 2021 · Identify your snake below by filtering results based on the region you saw the snake and its main color or pattern. Guide to Patterns:

Nov 30, 2020 · Identify a Florida Snake; How to safely coexist with snakes; Venomous snake statement; Responsible snake ownership; About this guide; Learn about other Florida reptiles & amphibians; Museum herpetology collection

Sep 8, 2021 · Chain Kingsnake, Common Kingsnake, Eastern King Snake. Basic description. Most adult Eastern Kingsnakes are about 36-48 inches (90-122 cm) in total length. These snakes are solid black to chocolate brown, with several narrow white to yellowish crossbands down the back and a narrow chain-like pattern on the sides.

Sep 23, 2022 · This is a large, heavy-bodied snake with a series of large, black, chevron-like crossbands down the pinkish gray or tan body. There is a reddish-brown stripe running down the center of the back. The tail is usually uniformly black.

Sep 23, 2022 · This snake is stout-bodied with a distinctive hourglass pattern of broad light brown and dark brown crossbands. The coloration of juveniles is similar to adults, except that the tail tip of newborn copperheads is bright sulfur yellow.

Sep 8, 2021 · Identify a Florida Snake; How to safely coexist with snakes; Venomous snake statement; Responsible snake ownership; About this guide; Learn about other Florida reptiles & amphibians; Museum herpetology collection

Sep 8, 2021 · Florida Crowned Snakes are small and secretive snakes that are rarely seen unless they are disturbed from their hiding places during yardwork or heavy rains. Otherwise, they are typically found by actively searching for them under rocks, logs, or other surface cover.

Sep 8, 2021 · Common Gartersnakes are typically diurnal (active during the day) and feed mostly on frogs, salamanders, freshwater fishes, and earthworms. However, these snakes are also known to eat slugs, snails, leeches, small mammals, young birds and eggs, small snakes, and various arthropods.

Sep 8, 2021 · Identify a Florida Snake; How to safely coexist with snakes; Venomous snake statement; Responsible snake ownership; About this guide; Learn about other Florida reptiles & amphibians; Museum herpetology collection

Sep 8, 2021 · These are thick-bodied snakes with strongly keeled scales arranged in 23 rows at midbody. The pupil is round. Juveniles are grayish-brown with distinct dark crossbands and blotches, and they have pale yellow or pinkish bellies.