Tag Archives: Snakes

The Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)

Posted on August 11, 2017 by John

Also known as the Water Moccasin, this is a snake that is all too familiar with most Floridians… Or is it? Several non-venomous water snakes are often confused with the cottonmouth and are thus killed.  That said, cottonmouths are common … Continue reading →

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Bringing the Indigo Back to the Panhandle

Posted on August 21, 2015 by John

With great interest I read this week that the Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation in central Florida has begun a project to reintroduce the federally listed Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon corais cooper) to the Florida Panhandle; where there have been … Continue reading →

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Do Constricting Snakes Really Kill Their Prey by Suffocation?

Posted on August 14, 2015 by John

Most people, including myself, have been taught this. Snakes are in an unusual situation of trying to kill prey with no hands or claws. A few can inject venom, others either swallow it whole (such as an egg) or the … Continue reading →

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April Showers Bring May… Snakes

Posted on April 24, 2015 by John

This rhyme has been around for decades suggesting that rain increases during the month of April.  In recent years the amount we have received has caused local flooding, and most in Escambia County will remember receiving 26” of rain in … Continue reading →

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Fall Season Can Mean More Snake Encounters

Posted on October 10, 2014 by John

In the last few weeks we have received an increase in calls about snake encounters. Most of these have dealt with small juvenile snakes folks are finding on their property, or in their homes, but we are also hearing about … Continue reading →

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Living with Florida Snakes

Posted on June 6, 2014 by John

Warming temperatures have awaken snakes that have been dormant during the winter months.  As a result, they are more active during abnormal times of the day and move more than they typically do while searching for food.  This also means more … Continue reading →

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Living With Snakes… 2013, Year of the Snake

Posted on February 7, 2013 by John

The Southeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation has dubbed 2013 as the “Year of the Snake”.  There are many animals that strike fear in humans but little cause more than snakes.  Interestingly kids seem to like them. It is … Continue reading →

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