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Wildlife Watch: Can you recognize Florida’s native venomous snakes? Here is your how-to with Ask IFAS’ bilingual guide

by Lourdes Mederos
April 1, 2026

About this series As residential and commercial development expands across Florida, wildlife is adapting to live closer to people. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) shares tips through ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, , Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Copperhead, Coral Snake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Ecology, Florida, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Native Snakes, News, Nonvenomous, Pit-viper, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Snakes, Steve Johnson, Timber Rattlesnake, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, University Of Florida, Venemous Snakes, Vipers, Wildlife, Wildlife Watch

Can You Find a Coral Snake?

by Rick O'Connor
August 11, 2022

Most of you – okay… ALL of you who read this column like the outdoors. Some like it for its peace and beauty, some for recreation opportunities, some like it for both. One activity I have found many enjoy is seeking creatures from a ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Coral Snake, Florida Panhandle, Florida Sea Grant, Snakes

Snakes on the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Campus

by Ken Gioeli
January 7, 2022

Snakes are common on the campus of the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County in the northwestern rural area of the community. Both venomous and nonvenomous snakes can be found on site. This video is appropriate for visitors, volunteers, faculty ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Coral Snake, Rattlesnake, Snakes

Snakes and Lizards of the FL Treasure Coast – Presentation February 9, 2022

by Ken Gioeli
November 16, 2021

The UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County in conjunction with the St. Lucie County Libraries Paula Lewis Branch will be conducting a lunch and learn presentation entitled “Snakes and Lizards of the Florida Treasure Coast” on February 9, 2022 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Agama, Anole, Coral Snake, Iguana, Rattlesnake, Reptile, Snakes, Tegu

Recognizing Florida’s Venomous Snakes

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October 19, 2015

Florida provides many opportunities to enjoy nature. Those who like hiking, camping or swimming may have been acquainted with the many species of snakes native to the state—46 to be exact. While this number may scare some people, only six ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Forests, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Tags: Copperhead, Coral Snake, Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Environment, Environment Hot Topic, Florida's Snakes, Florida's Venomous Snakes, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Snakes, Timber Rattlesnake, Venomous Snakes, Wildlife

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