Snakes in Santa Rosa 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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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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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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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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 Santa Rosa County

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Rainbow Snake

Farancia erytrogramma

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Saltmarsh Snake

Nerodia clarkii

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Santa Rosa County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Santa Rosa County, Florida?

Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Santa Rosa County, Florida, including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Florida Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Santa Rosa County, Florida, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Santa Rosa County, Florida?

30+ snake species have verified records in Santa Rosa County, Florida, of which 6 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Santa Rosa 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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