Tag: rattlesnake

Who’s that critter? UF/IFAS wildlife series spotlights Florida’s native snakes

by Megan Winslow
June 11, 2025

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Wildlife
Tags: Behavior, Copperhead, Cottonmouth, Critter, Eastern Coral Snake, Florida, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Native, Rattlesnake, Snake, Species, Steve Johnson, UF, University Of Florida, Viper, Who's That Critter?, Wildlife

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

Eeek! There’s a snake in the garden!

by Ken Gioeli
January 11, 2021

Florida is home to 46 species of native snakes (Johnson and McGarrity 2016). Four venomous species of snakes can commonly be found on the Treasure Coast (Johnson and Main 2020). Learn more about the snakes gardeners might encounter on the Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Critter Corner, Invasive, Python, Rattlesnake, Snakes

It’s a Strange Thing, These Rattlesnakes

by Rick O'Connor
December 8, 2017

The observations I made of rattlesnakes is just that… observations, there is no scientific study I am aware that supports what I appear to have seen, but I have noticed it – more than once now. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Rattlesnake

Living With Snakes… 2013, Year of the Snake

by Rick O'Connor
February 7, 2013

The Southeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation has dubbed 2013 as the “Year of the Snake”. There are many animals that strike fear in humans but little cause more than snakes. Interestingly kids seem to like them. It is ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Canebrake, Curiosities, Diamondback, Non-venomous, Panhandle Outdoors, Pit-viper, Rattler, Rattlesnake, Snakes, Timber, Timber Rattler, Venomous, Wildlife

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