Snakes in Jefferson 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.

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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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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Jefferson County

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Florida Green Watersnake

Nerodia floridana

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Saltmarsh Snake

Nerodia clarkii

Harmless

Striped Swampsnake

Liodytes alleni

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Jefferson County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Jefferson County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Jefferson County, Florida?

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

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

The Brown Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Jefferson County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

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