Ring-necked snakes are only 8 to 14 inches long but are glossy black on their dorsal side and bright red, orange, or yellow on their bellies. There are twelve subspecies, of which two occur in Florida – Key ring-necked snakes and southern ring-necked snakes. Ring-Necked Snake Small and colorful, the ring-necked snake is nocturnal and non-venomous.Īlthough secretive, the ring-necked snake is one of the most abundant and common snakes in Florida. These nonvenomous snakes are constrictors and eat a range of rodents, birds, lizards, frogs, and other snakes (including venomous copperheads and coral snakes).ĥ2,817 People Couldn't Ace This Quiz Think You Can? Take Our Brand New A-Z-Animals Snakes Quiz 2. They are found across much of Florida, with the exception of the eastern Apalachicola lowlands. However, they are also sometimes found in pine forests. These snakes prefer open habitats such as grasslands, deserts, prairies, swamps, and alongside rivers and streams. They have shiny scales and are dark brown with white crossbands down their back and a chain-like pattern down their sides. Eastern Kingsnake Eastern kingsnakes are found throughout most of Florida.Īlso known as the common kingsnake, eastern kingsnakes are usually between 36 and 48 inches long. So join us as we discover some of the most common (and non-venomous) snakes in Florida! 1. Although some snakes are secretive and rarely seen, and some are endangered, there are some that we are more likely to come across than others. Amongst these are snakes, and Florida is home to more than 50 different species – including six that are venomous. With such a vast and diverse landscape that covers 65,000 square miles and has 1,350 miles of coastline, it’s not surprising that Florida is home to thousands of unique and wonderful animals. ↓ Continue Reading To See This Amazing Video
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