Are there venomous snakes in Dixie County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Dixie County, Florida?

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

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

The Common Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Dixie County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

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

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

Venomous snakes in Dixie County

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Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
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.
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.

Snakes in Dixie County

Venomous snakes in Dixie County

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