Snakes in Gilchrist County

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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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  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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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 Gilchrist County

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Florida Crowned Snake

Tantilla relicta

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Striped Swampsnake

Liodytes alleni

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Short-tailed Snake

Lampropeltis extenuata

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Harmless

Eastern Indigo Snake

Drymarchon couperi

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Gilchrist County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Gilchrist County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Gilchrist County, Florida?

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

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

The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Gilchrist County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

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