A-Fl species not described on other pages at Florida Snakes
Brahminy Blind Snake – a.k.a. Flower Pot Snake
The size of adult species is anywhere from 3 to 7 inches (7-20 cm). It’s a very thin snake that is shiny in its coloration. Juvenile blind snakes have the same color as adult individuals. The snake has been introduced from Asia and is not endemic to Florida.
Because it has become common in many countries and is suspected to have been transported to Florida in the soil of imported shrubs and plants – it is sometimes called the Flower Pot Snake.
It is found throughout the Southern part of Florida – mainly in urban areas and in land used for agriculture. It reproduces unisexually. In other words there are no male blind snakes. This is called parthenogenisis. It’s an absolutely harmless snake feeding on larvae and eggs, insect or anything it can come close to.
Brown Snakes
Three subspecies of the Brown Snake are found in Florida. They are all found throughout Florida, including the Keys. They are brown in color and sometimes even red or reddish. They are usually found under debris or leaves and are not dangerous at all.
Only seldom do they reach a size of more than 12 inches (30 cm). They feed on invertebrates such as earthworms and slugs.
They feed on invertebrates such as earthworms and slugs.
Brown Water Snake
The normal size of a Brown Water Snakes is 25-60 inches. It can be found all over Florida. Adults are light brown with darker blotches on them.
It is commonly found near streams, small ponds or anywhere close to water. Even though it’s a Water Snake it’s a good climber preferring trees near water. Occasionally it will try to escape by throwing it self off the limb and into water – which is a quite exciting thing to observe.
It gives live birth to snakes that are 7-11 inches in length. Eggs hatches inside the female, so it’s only a kind of live birth. It can be confused with the venomous cottonmouth. Unfortunately some Brown Water Snakes are killed just on the suspicion.
Corn Snake –
The Corn Snakes can be found throughout Florida and in many types of habitats such as agricultural fields and residential areas. Its status as a killer of rodents in corn depots made this snake popular among farmers.
Today it is also a popular pet. The longest individuals can reach a length of 75 inches (almost 2 meters) but the normal size is from 20 to 45 inches. It's primarily active during the night. The Corn Snake is a good climber and can be found in trees, but most often it is found under logs and rocks. It feeds on lizards, frogs, rodents, and birds and their eggs. It lays from 2-40 eggs and breeds from mid April to June. Newborns hatches 6-10 weeks after the eggs has been laid.
Eastern Indigo Snake – a.k.a. the gopher snake
The Indigo Snake occurs throughout Florida but is nowhere abundant. They can be found in hardwood forest, flatwoods and prairies. They are quite large; adults normally reach a length of 60-84 inches or anything from 1.5 to almost 3 meters. They are the longest North American snake, having been recorded at over 8 1/2 feet. The indigo population is declining and it is listed as a Threatened Species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Eastern Coachwhip Snake
The Eastern Coachwhip is one of the largest snakes found in Florida. It reaches a length of up to just above 100 inches in rare cases. The most normal size of an Eastern CoachWhip Snake is however only 50-75 inches. Eastern Coachwhips are slender snakes with a tan body and black head.
It is completely harmless to humans and can be found in pine woods or in scrubs along sand beaches. It does have a whip like tail, but it is not used to attack humans. It is a very fast moving snake that may show aggressive behavior. Don’t misunderstand this snake – it won’t attack unless there’s no escape. If it attacks the harm it can inflict is not serious to adult people.
It lays up to 15 eggs in the late summer.
Eastern Hognose Snake – a.k.a. Puff Adder, Hissing Adder, Spreading Adder and Hissing Sand Snake
It is found throughout Florida except for the Keys. The average size of an adult specimen is around 25 inches (65 cm). Large specimens can reach a length of almost 50 inches.
It’s a compact snake that varies in color from specimen to specimen. Some are yellow and some are almost brown.
It can be found in scrubs near sandy areas and in woodlands and cultivated fields. It’s found lots of different places. To defend itself it makes a loud hissing sound when threatened or walked upon. Don’t handle it because it is harmless – they don’t like it at all. It’s a common belief that some of the Adders in Florida are venomous. It’s simply not true.
Eggs are deposited in protected holes ore beneath debris. Eggs hatches 6-9 weeks and hatchlings are 6-9 inches in length.
