Tag: Snake

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 Move

by maxine32666
December 21, 2023

If you have new wild friends visiting you, it is likely that you can thank the heavy rains that we have been getting. Many animals, including snakes, are looking for higher ground. Be aware of your surroundings and watch where you step. During ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Snake, Wildlife

Student Agritourism Experience at Ever After Farms: A Team Effort

by Wendy Mussoline
October 21, 2022

Grape stomping, seed-spittin’, U-pickin’ farm day for the agriculture and tourism students from the Junior and Senior High Schools across Putnam County. Ever After Farms, located at 372 Sisco Road in Pomona Park, graciously hosted over ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Agritourism, Drone, Fossil, Grapes, Snake, Students, Vineyard, Wine

The Methodical Misuse of Moth Balls

by Wayne Hobbs
January 17, 2018

Chicken soup is good for a cold, a spoon full of honey helps a sore throat, and hundreds more home remedies and treatments have been passed down through our culture. While the true medicinal nature of these are studied and disputed, for some ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Moth Ball, Pesticide, Safety, Snake, Snake Repellent

Fall Season Can Mean More Snake Encounters

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 13, 2014

In the last few weeks we have received an increase in calls about snake encounters. Most of these have dealt with small juvenile snakes folks are finding on their property, or in their homes, but we are also hearing about large ones. Corn snakes ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Encounters, Fall, Mean, More, Panhandle Outdoors, Season, Snake

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