Are there venomous snakes in Collier County, Florida?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Collier County, Florida, including Florida Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Collier County, Florida, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Collier County, Florida?

30+ snake species have verified records in Collier County, Florida, of which 5 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Collier 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 Collier County

35 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Collier 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 Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Snakes in Collier County

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