Are there venomous snakes in Monroe County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Monroe County, Florida?

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

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

The Burmese Python is the most frequently reported snake in Monroe County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

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

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

Venomous snakes in Monroe 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.
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.
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.

Snakes in Monroe County

Venomous snakes in Monroe County

Every snake recorded in Monroe County

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