![]() You may even get to see one slither by on land or water. Stick to the trails, because you’re less likely to run into a snake on a cleared path.Īn airboat tour is a great way to stay safe in the Everglades without running the risk of encountering a snake. Keep your hands out of potential snake hiding spots (logs, brush, leaves, rock piles), as well. If you want snakes to stay away from you, it’s a good idea to make a lot of noise while walking, so the snakes are aware you’re around. Even if you know your snakes, it’s better to leave wildlife alone. Never approach or touch a snake if you’re unsure what kind of snake you are approaching. Snakes with lengthwise stripes are non-venomous.Most snakes with a triangular head are venomous.So, how can you tell the difference between a venomous snake and a non-venomous snake? These poisonous snakes can look similar to many non-venomous snakes. They rattling their tails to warn anyone who may be a ![]() ![]() It is extremely venomous, but it is not aggressive. The diamondback rattlesnake has dark diamonds across its body, each separated by a whiteish color. Its bite is rarely fatal, but can be more dangerous to a child or pet.Įastern Diamondback Rattlesnake – This snake is the biggest of the venomous snakes in both mass and length it can grow up to eight feet. It has small fangs, so it only releases a small amount of venom with a bite. This snake is aggressive and can be quick to bite with no warning. It is gray with black/brown dorsal spots across its back with white flecks on the stomach. It can be found in both wet and dry areas. Its bite is painful and can lead to death.ĭusky Pigmy Rattlesnake-The dusky pigmy rattlesnake is a small snake between two to three feet. They are black, brown, tan or olive in color the Florida cottonmouth also has a very thick body and can be up to six feet long. This snake can be found around shallow waters such as streams and marshes. This snake’s bite isn’t overly painful, but can cause death within just a few hours.įlorida Cottonmouth – This snake is known as the “water moccasin.” It is a type of pit viper and it is the only semiaquatic viper species in the world. Coral snakes are not confrontational they account for less than one percent of all bites that occur in North America each year however, their bite is the most venomous of all the snakes on the continent. It can usually be found in a wooded habitat and it is very elusive in nature, since it spends a lot of time under ground or beneath foliage. Bird and alligators also prey on snakes.įor this article, we wanted to detail the four venomous snakes that live in the Everglades, which include the Eastern coral snake, the Florida cottonmouth, the dusky pigmy rattlesnake, and the eastern diamondback rattlesnake.Įastern Coral Snake – This snake has red, yellow, and black bands running down its body. These snakes control the number of other snakes, invertebrates and rodents in the Park. Snakes, although terrifying to many, help keep the ecosystem in balance. However, there are 23 snake species in the Everglades and four are venomous. Burmese pythons get a lot of attention for living in the Everglades, even though they are an invasive species.
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