Snakes of Florida: 8 Species you're most likely to encounter and how to identify them

Florida has one of the richest populations of snakes in the United States since there are dozens of snake species that ...

Snakes that shine like rainbows: 7 iridescent snakes from around the world you need to see to believe

Snakes are frightening slithering reptiles, and one wouldn’t even dream of encountering them in their wildest dreams. These ...

Meet a scientist tracking invasive reptiles, and even their parasites

An insider's look at Florida’s war on invaders: the giant snakes, egg-eating predators and parasites spreading through the ...

6 venomous snakes live in Florida. Here's how to identify them

From rattlesnakes to copperheads and cottonmouths, Central Florida is home to six venomous snakes. Here's what to watch out ...
Post and Courier

A 14-ft python was on the loose in Newberry County for weeks until a local man vowed to hunt it down

PROSPERITY — Around two weeks ago, the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office received an unusual call. A large snake was on the loose and was last seen crossing U.S. Highway 76 near Mid-Carolina High ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Enjoying the cooler weather? Watch your step near the 5 most snake-filled lakes in Florida

Florida is home to 46 native snake species, four invasive species, and six categories of venomous snakes. Venomous snakes like cottonmouths and various rattlesnakes are found in and around many of ...