Plenty of marshes, several sources of water, salt groves and many suburban areas- Florida provides all attractive things for snakes. Experts say that there are around 50 species of snakes found in Florida out of which only 4 are venomous and they live in Central Florida area. Names of these snakes are Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake, Florida Cottonmouth, Eastern Coral Snake and Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Once you know how to identify these four snakes, there is no need to worry about rest 50 species because you will know when to take a safe step. However, there are two other venomous snakes named as Copperhead and Timber Rattlesnake; they are found only in the North Florida region.



The best defense against venomous Hernando County snakes is to do not go close to it. Many cases are reported when snakes bite people on arms or hands when they try to move it. The great news is that these snakes will always give you warnings before they attack you by shaking their tail. The Rattlesnakes and Cottonmouth are very peculiar about letting people know when they are threatened and irritated that it is time to take a safe step otherwise snake can bite. When you get such an indication, it is good to respect the warning and leave him alone.

Florida Cottonmouth:
These Hernando County snakes are also known by the name water moccasin. This snake is observed to have a white interior inside the mouth and being a semi water dwelling snake; it is generally observed with dark color and patterns. They become darker with age and can grow up to 4 to 5 feet in length. Cottonmouth snake live in the marsh and watery areas where it gets enough food in the form of small mammals and rodents. This snake is many times mistaken for the non-venomous brown water snake of Florida, so many deaths occur in this misunderstanding as people try to remove it without leaving it alone.

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake:
It is the biggest venomous snake in Florida that can grow up to 6 feet. It prefers to live in the vegetation or areas with a thick brush. The terrible fact is that it often attacks when humans are completely unaware of its presence. The venom of diamondback contains anti-clotting toxins that can cause internal and external bleeding leading to the death of the person.

Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake:
This snake in Florida is also known as Ground Rattler. It can grow only up to 22 inches in length, but its bite is very painful. Due to its small size, it is several times mistaken as a common snake, and ultimately people face the real trouble due to his highly toxic venom.

Coral Snake:
When you see a Hernando County snake with bright red and yellow stripes, it is simply the time to run away because you are in front of Coral Snake. This snake can grow only up to 30 inches in length, but it is active enough to bite when threatened. Many people confuse this snake with the non-venomous Scarlet Snake of Florida.

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