Are there venomous snakes in Lee County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Lee County, Florida?

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

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

The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Lee County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lee 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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Snakes in Lee County

32 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Lee County

Full guide & what to do if bitten →

Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Snakes in Lee County

Venomous snakes in Lee County

Every snake recorded in Lee County

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