Are there venomous snakes in Marion County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Marion County, Florida?

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

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

The Florida Crowned Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Marion County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Marion 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 Marion County

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

Venomous snakes in Marion County

Full guide & what to do if bitten →

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.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Snakes in Marion County

Venomous snakes in Marion County

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