Snakes in Okeechobee 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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  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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

Every snake recorded in Okeechobee County

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Florida Green Watersnake

Nerodia floridana

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Striped Swampsnake

Liodytes alleni

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Burmese Python

Python bivittatus

Harmless

Pine Woods Littersnake

Rhadinaea flavilata

Harmless

Florida Brownsnake

Storeria victa

Harmless

South Florida Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis occipitolineata

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Okeechobee County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Okeechobee County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Okeechobee County, Florida?

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

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

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

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