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James Bentwood

Beach Fanatic
Feb 24, 2005
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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

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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?
 

jkmason

Beach Lover
Mar 10, 2014
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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.
 

gumby

Beach Lover
Apr 28, 2010
184
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Up the Creek
I see my fair share of snakes around here. Found this guy crossing the road a while back.
 

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Beach Lover
Jan 13, 2014
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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.
 

jkmason

Beach Lover
Mar 10, 2014
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Pygmy rattlers! They are prevalent, especially on trails less traveled. So hard to spot.
 
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