Florida
Snakes in Hardee County
17 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hardee County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Florida CottonmouthAgkistrodon conantiVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Eastern CoralsnakeMicrurus fulviusVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Every snake recorded in Hardee County
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Burmese Python
Python bivittatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Pine Woods Littersnake
Rhadinaea flavilata
Harmless
Florida Brownsnake
Storeria victa
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hardee County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hardee County, Florida?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Hardee County, Florida, including Florida Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Eastern Coralsnake. Most snakes in Hardee County, Florida, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hardee County, Florida?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Hardee County, Florida, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hardee County, Florida?
- The Red Cornsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Hardee County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hardee 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.