Snakes in Hendry County

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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 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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  Florida Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon conanti

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

Every snake recorded in Hendry County

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Florida Green Watersnake

Nerodia floridana

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Burmese Python

Python bivittatus

Harmless

Florida Brownsnake

Storeria victa

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Striped Swampsnake

Liodytes alleni

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Black Swampsnake

Seminatrix pygaea

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Brahminy Blindsnake

Indotyphlops braminus

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Harmless

Eastern Indigo Snake

Drymarchon couperi

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Hendry County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Hendry County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Hendry County, Florida?

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

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

The Red Cornsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Hendry County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

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