Are there venomous snakes in Saint Johns County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Saint Johns County, Florida?

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

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Saint Johns 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 Saint Johns County

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

Venomous snakes in Saint Johns County

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Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
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.

Snakes in Saint Johns County

Venomous snakes in Saint Johns County

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