Snakes in Taylor County

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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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  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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  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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  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 Taylor County

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Saltmarsh Snake

Nerodia clarkii

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Florida Green Watersnake

Nerodia floridana

Harmless

Pine Woods Littersnake

Rhadinaea flavilata

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Striped Swampsnake

Liodytes alleni

Harmless

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Taylor County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Taylor County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Taylor County, Florida?

20+ snake species have verified records in Taylor County, Florida, of which 5 are venomous.

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

The Pygmy Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Taylor County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

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