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| Snakes - and particularly venomous snakes can be dangerous when mixed with human habitation. If snakes are spotted in a home or business, do not panic, leave the snake alone, and call a professional snake removal and snake control specialist to safely handle the snakes. Florida has within its borders 46 species of snakes. Of these, 6 are venomous. These species include 5 types of what are known as pit vipers; and the coral snake. The 5 pit viper types are the Pygmy Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake (also known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake), Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake, Copperhead snake, and Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin). Copperheads are found in only a small area of Florida, near the panhandle west of Tallahassee. Timber rattlesnakes are only found in the northern part of the state. The other 4 venomous snake types are found throughout the entire state. This reinforces the fact that if a snake is spotted, it should be left alone and a professional snake removal specialist should be called. These snakes can be found in a wide variety of environments, including swamps, fields, and wooded areas. How to identify a venomous snake? The pit-viper family of snakes all has similar traits. They have pupils that are vertical, similar to cat’s eyes. They have blocky heads that are also distinctively triangular shaped. These snakes have large, full bodies. All of the six types of venomous snake have unique characteristics. However, it’s easy to confuse characteristics of a venomous snake with those of a non-venomous snake. If a snake is spotted, it’s best to leave the snake alone and do not approach the snake. Call a snake control specialist for the safest means to remove a snake from an environment where it should not be. Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin types of snakes. This snake is aquatic and lives across the entire state. Their body length averages about 3 feet long. They prefer areas with a lot of water, such as rivers and lakes. The adult cottonmouth is dark-colored, and it may have faint cross-band patterns. There is also a dark camouflage band around the eyes. If threatened, a cottonmouth will open its mouth up very wide, and this reveals the white interior, which is where the cottonmouth derives its name. Water snakes in general share similar characteristics. Water snakes can be aggressive and are quick to strike. Any snake encountered in a water environment should be left alone. The Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. This snake is extremely dangerous. This is the largest venomous snake in Florida, and my be longer than 6 feet. This snake can live in dry areas, including parks and golf courses. This type of snake has dramatic markings that appear down their bodies, and include a row of diamond shapes, which is where the name is derived. Although the snake has a rattle on its tail, the snake may not rattle the tail, even when it is about to strike. Snake types in Florida can be numerous, and it is always a guessing game whether or not a snake may be poisonous or dangerous. Any snake found in a place they shouldn’t be, such as a yard, park, golf course, or foundation of a home, should be left alone. A snake control and snake trapping specialist should be called immediately to humanely and efficiently remove a snake from an area. Snakes can be dangerous to humans, especially small children, and household pets such as dogs or cats. |
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