Poisonous Snakes In South Walton

Beach Fanatic

Jun 23, '17 · 5:46 AM7,4081

There are 44 species of snakes found in Florida that also enjoy the sunshine. Of that list, 6 are considered venomous and dangerous to humans:
• Copperhead
• Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin
• Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
• Timber Rattlesnake
• Pigmy Rattler
• Coral Snake

Florida’s snakes play a vital role in maintaining Florida’s Ecosystem along with helping reduce the insect and rodent population however you should always use caution around them.
For more snake information please visit: http://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/dealing_with_snakes.shtml or CDC - Venomous Snakes - NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health Topic

I've seen Cottonmouths (water mocassin) in SoWal a few times. Also a few Pygmy Rattlers and one Diamondback, although I've heard of quite a few Diamondback encounters.

Anyone seen the others around here?

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Moderator

Jun 23, '17 · 8:18 AM#2

Seen 'em all at one time or another...

Beach Fanatic

Jun 27, '17 · 4:24 PM#3

Coral snakes in SoWal?

Beach Lover

Jun 28, '17 · 2:02 PM#4

I am only afraid of 3 kinds of snakes:
1- large snakes
2- small snakes
3- sticks that look like snakes

Beach Lover

Jun 28, '17 · 2:14 PM#5

I spend quite a bit of time outdoors in Walton County. No coral snakes observed. If you do see one, remember this: Red & yellow kill a fellow; red and black venom lack. I learned that and never forgot it when I was in a part of the country with a lot of coral snakes.

Beach Lover

Jun 29, '17 · 7:11 AM#61

I see my fair share of snakes around here. Found this guy crossing the road a while back.

Beach Lover

Jun 29, '17 · 9:14 AM#7

I cover a lot of ground here and have never seen a Coral Snake. I have seen a pile of scarlet king snakes. There are a lot of pygmy rattlers here especially in September. I have only encountered two eastern diamond backs.

I do not like snakes but they are just doing their thing. Live and let live.