Snakes in Bradford County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

  Crotalus adamanteus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Florida Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon conanti

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Eastern Coralsnake

  Micrurus fulvius

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Bradford County

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Pine Woods Littersnake

Rhadinaea flavilata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Striped Swampsnake

Liodytes alleni

Harmless

Florida Crowned Snake

Tantilla relicta

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Bradford County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Bradford County, Florida?

Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Bradford County, Florida, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Florida Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Bradford County, Florida, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Bradford County, Florida?

20+ snake species have verified records in Bradford County, Florida, of which 6 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Bradford County, Florida?

The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Bradford County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bradford County, Florida?

Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.

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