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New Episode From Naturally Florida Podcast – “Florida’s Venomous Snakes”

by Lara Milligan and Shannon Carnevalelara milligan
February 12, 2024

How do you feel about snakes? Not a fan? Well, while we believe snakes are friends, not foes, we recognize it may be comforting to know that the vast majority of snakes in Florida are non-venomous and largely cannot hurt you or your family. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Reptiles, Shannon Carnevale, Snakes, Venomous
Close up photo of a large green iguana

Nonnative Lizards in Central Florida

by Shannon Carnevale
October 17, 2017

Plants and animals that live outside of their native ranges as a result of human activity are known as nonnative species. Although not all nonnative species become invasive, those that do have the ability to harm ecology, economy, and human ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Central Florida, Commonly Confused, Critter Corner, Invasive Species, Nonnative Species, Paxton Evans, Reptiles, Shannon Carnevale

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