Tag: non-venomous snakes

Snakes of Florida

by Lisa Hickey
October 20, 2017

There are 46 species of native snakes in Florida, six are venomous, and two of the six live only in north Florida and the Panhandle. People tend to have visceral reactions to snakes that usually involves a degree of fear and loathing. The ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Black Racer, Florida Snakes, Moccasin Snake, Non-venomous Snakes, Snakes, Venomous Snakes

Southern Black Racer

by Samantha Murray
January 18, 2016

Recently, I was driving down a residential street near the University of Florida, and all of a sudden something long and black slithered very quickly across the street. I stopped to watch it disappear into the shrubs in someone’s yard, marveling ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Tags: Environment Hot Topic, Florida's Snakes, Non-venomous Snakes, Snakes, Southern Black Racer

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