Fl-O species not described on other pages at Florida Snakes
Florida Crowned Snake
There are two subspecies of the Florida Crowned Snake in Florida both of which are very small. The average size of an adult Florida Crowned Snake is 7-10 inches (18-24 cm). Adults have a black head but the rest of their bodies are completely tanned.
It is most often encountered in Central Florida or South Eastern Florida (depending on sub-species) in sand hills under rocks or litter. The snake is not venomous and is completely harmless to humans. Crowned Snakes prefers insects, snails, beetles and other small animals.
Florida Green Water Snake
These snakes are thick bodied and their color varies from brownish to green and orange. The greenish color is however the normal color. Normal adult indivduals reach a length of 30-55 inches. The record is a bit more. It cannot be found in the Keys but can be found anywhere else in Florida. It is a water snake and is found in waters of marshes, lakes etc. It’s commonly mistaken with the venomous cottonmouth and for being a cottonmouth, but the Florida Green Snake is not venomous. It’s preferred prey is frogs, salamander, fish and everything else it can get in the water.
Glossy crayfish Snake
The Glossy Crayfish Snake is found in the Northern part of Florida if found at all. It prefer to stay away from humans and is very seldom seen as it is nocturnal and few in numbers. If found it is seen close to streams or anywhere else close to freshwater sources.
The Glossy Crayfish Snake feed on crayfish it captures in the water – of course. But occasionally it also takes other species on its menu. It’s a water snake with shiny brownish scales making it quite beautiful to look at. It reaches a length of 15-30 inches (35-70 cm)
Midland Watersnake
In Florida the Midland Watersnake is only found in the panhandle. Its uncommon and not very often seen. If seen its most likely flowing in some river. It’s a nocturnal hunter feeding on tadpoles and fish and other water animals. The average size of adult Midland Water Snakes is from 25 to 50 inches. Adults are brownish with dark bands near their necks. The Midland Snake gives live birth to up to 30 juveniles. It’s a non venomous completely harmless snake.
Mole Kingsnake
Coming soon.
Mud Snake
Mud Snakes are quite large snakes reaching a length of 40-55 inches at adulthood. They are black with red blotches along their sides. They are not encountered very often and are considered rare. They can however be found in Northern Florida. They are harmless non venomous and don’t even bite when handled. It has a habit of pressing its tail against people who tries to handle it to get free. This has led to a myth about its tail being poisonous, but this is not so. Mud Snakes are nesting their eggs, which is quite rare among snakes. Hatchlings – ten to twenty in a litter are about 6-7 inches long and bright in their color.
Additional Information: Mud Snakes at Snakes & Frogs