Are there venomous snakes in Washington County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Washington County, Florida?

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

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

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

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

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

Venomous snakes in Washington County

Full guide & what to do if bitten →

Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
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.

Snakes in Washington County

Venomous snakes in Washington County

Every snake recorded in Washington County

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