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These 12 non-venomous snake species that call Florida home pose no threat to people or their pets. Most of these snakes will not bite unless provoked, and even then their bites cause minimal harm.
Of the 44 species of snakes in Florida, 38 of them are non-venomous and usually relatively small. If you see a large snake you don’t recognize as non-venomous, don’t dismiss it as non-harmless, and be sure to exercise caution whenever you interact with snakes of any species.
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Here is a detailed description of some of the most common nonvenomous snakes you could encounter in Florida. Our complete list of nonvenomous snakes is under it! Black pine snakes live across most of Florida, except for the Keys.
Amongst these are snakes, and Florida is home to more than 50 different species, including six that are venomous. Although some snakes are secretive and rarely seen, and some are endangered, there are some that we are more likely to come across than others.
Florida Non-Venomous Snakes. Black Racers, Coluber. Southern Black Racer. Coachwhip Snake, Masticophis. Eastern Coachwhip Snake. Brown and Red-bellied Snakes, Storeria. Florida Brown Snake. Florida Red-bellied Snake. Crayfish Snakes, Regina.
There are 46 native Florida snake species, many of which are quite common. A few non-native snakes have also been introduced from other parts of the world. Fortunately, only six of these species are venomous. All are harmless if left undisturbed! Most people rarely encounter snakes in the wild.
Florida's non-venomous snakes come in a great variety of size and colors and are found in all Florida habitats from mangrove swamps to the driest scrub, from limestone spring runs to the Everglades, and even the backyard.
These are harmless, non-venomous snakes that are native to Florida. Most of these snakes prey on small rodents, insects, small reptiles and amphibians, a few also prey on other snakes - including the venomous species.
Eastern Indigo Snakes are found throughout Florida. They appear to still occur in the Florida Keys, though sightings there are extremely rare. Non-venomous. Eastern Indigo Snakes are not dangerous to people or pets. These snakes are not aggressive and avoid direct contact when possible.