Are there venomous snakes in Broward County, Florida?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Broward County, Florida, including Florida Cottonmouth, Eastern Coralsnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Broward County, Florida, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Broward County, Florida?

30+ snake species have verified records in Broward County, Florida, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Burmese Python is the most frequently reported snake in Broward County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Broward 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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Snakes in Broward County

34 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Broward County

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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.
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
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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