Snakes in Calhoun County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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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  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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Calhoun County

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Calhoun County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Calhoun County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Calhoun County, Florida?

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

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

The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Calhoun County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Calhoun 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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