Snakes in Lafayette 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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  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.

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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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  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 Lafayette County

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Florida Crowned Snake

Tantilla relicta

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Florida Green Watersnake

Nerodia floridana

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Pine Woods Littersnake

Rhadinaea flavilata

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lafayette County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lafayette County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Lafayette County, Florida?

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

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

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lafayette County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

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