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 ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Python in Florida woman's backyard a sign of their movement to urban areas

Experts believe the snakes may be dispersing from the Everglades as their population grows, using connected waterways as highways. While not considered an overwhelming threat to humans, pythons can ...
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 ...