Are there venomous snakes in Volusia County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Volusia County, Florida?

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

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Volusia 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 Volusia County

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

Venomous snakes in Volusia 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 Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
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.

Snakes in Volusia County

Venomous snakes in Volusia County

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