Photo guide to the six venomous snakes in Florida

The Coral Snake, or Micrurus fulvius, is a venomous snake often confused with Scarlet Snakes but differentiated by its black snout, as opposed to the red snouts on Scarlet Snakes. (Photo Credit: John/Creative Commons)

The Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake, or Sistrurus miliarius barbouri, is a venomous snake typically found in damp lowland areas. Its rattle is sometimes compared to the sound of a buzzing insect. (Photo Credit: Blueag9/GNU Free Documentation License)

The Eastern Diamondback, or Crotalus adamanteus, is a venomous snake found across Florida, including down in the Florida Keys. The Florida Museum of Natural History says a 6-foot Diamondback can strike someone four feet away. (Photo: Tim Vickers)

The Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix, more commonly known as the Southern Copperhead or Highland Moccasin, is venomous and typically found in the Florida panhandle. (Photo Credit: Haplochromis/GNU Free Documentation License)

The Agkistrodon piscivorus, more commonly known as either the Cottonmouth or Moccasin, is a venomous snake known for the white interior of its mouth. (Photo Credit: Ltshears/Creative Commons 3.0)

The Timber Rattlesnake, or Crotalus horridus, is venomous and well-camouflaged. Timber Rattlesnakes are often found in damp, low-lying areas and should be given space at all times.

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Photo guide to the six venomous snakes in Florida

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