Snakes in Suwannee 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Suwannee County

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Florida Crowned Snake

Tantilla relicta

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Pine Woods Littersnake

Rhadinaea flavilata

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Striped Swampsnake

Liodytes alleni

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Suwannee County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Suwannee County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Suwannee County, Florida?

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

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

The Brown Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Suwannee County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

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