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

lara 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
a resting black racer snake on grass

Post-Hurricane Wildlife Encounters


October 3, 2022

Native Florida wildlife has adaptations and instincts that help them, literally, “weather the storm” during and after a hurricane. However, what is instinctual and normal for them may be unusual and concerning for us. Post-hurricane wildlife ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Alligators, Florida Black Bears, Florida Wildlife, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Living With Wildlife, Shannon Carnevale, Snakes, Wildlife
UF IFAS Extension Office Sign

Brahminy Blind Snake


September 24, 2020

Perhaps while working in your yard you have come across an animal that looked very much like an earthworm… but not quite… have you considered it might be a snake? Next time, take another look. If it is darker and smoother than you expect, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Blind Snake, Brahminy Blind Snake, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Snakes, Wildlife