Florida
Snakes in Saint Lucie County
24 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Saint Lucie County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CoralsnakeMicrurus fulviusVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Every snake recorded in Saint Lucie County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Saltmarsh Snake
Nerodia clarkii
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Brahminy Blindsnake
Indotyphlops braminus
Harmless
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Florida Green Watersnake
Nerodia floridana
Harmless
Burmese Python
Python bivittatus
Harmless
Pine Woods Littersnake
Rhadinaea flavilata
Harmless
Boa Constrictor
Boa constrictor
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Florida Brownsnake
Storeria victa
Harmless
Striped Swampsnake
Liodytes alleni
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Saint Lucie County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Saint Lucie County, Florida?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Saint Lucie County, Florida, including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Eastern Coralsnake. Most snakes in Saint Lucie County, Florida, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Saint Lucie County, Florida?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Saint Lucie County, Florida, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Saint Lucie County, Florida?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Saint Lucie County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Saint Lucie 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.