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Polk County’s Venomous Snake Species
July 9, 2019
In Florida, we have 46 native species of snakes. Thankfully, only 6 of those species are venomous. In Central Florida, we have 35 of Florida’s native snake species and only 4 of the 6 venomous species found in the state. Thanks to Hollywood ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Commonly Confused, Living With Wildlife, Shannon Carnevale, Snakes