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Nuisance Wildlife Removal
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Most of Florida's 6 venomous snakes are Pit Vipers, recognizable by their eliptical pupils and heat sensing "Pit" below and in front of the eye.
VENOMOUS
Coral snakes have a black head. This is the quickest way to tell it from a non-venomous mimic snake. Corals also have yellow and red bands that touch. Mimics have red noses, and yellow bands that are bordered by black.
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VENOMOUS
The Eastern diamondback is the largest venomous snake in North America. It is also one of the world's most dangerous snakes because of its large body size, quantity of venom and tremendous striking speed. Diamondbacks can be found anywhere in Florida. They do not need to be coiled to strike, but when coiled, they can strike in any direction, up to 2/3 of its body length distance. Diamondbacks usually sound a warning with their rattle before striking, but NOT ALWAYS. If left alone, they will avoid human contact. Rattlers give live birth, and new borns are fully equiopped with fangs and venom.
VENOMOUS
The Timber rattler is also called the canebrake rattlesnake. They are found accross the Eastern U.S., but usually just in the Northern peninsula area of Florida. They are usually pinkish in hue, with black chevron shapes, and a rust colored stripe down the length of its back. Florida specimens are usually no more than 5 feet in length.
VENOMOUS
Often called a Ground Rattler, the Pygmy is found throughout Florida. Its rattle is so slender and small that it sounds more like a buzzing insect. They are gray with black dusky spots, and have a broken reddish line down its back from the head to the tail. The Pygmy has an aggressive nature, and is quick to strike, resulting in a very painful bite with swelling. No human fatalities have ever been reported in Florida from a Pygmy Rattler bite.
VENOMOUS
In Florida, the Southern Copperhead is only found along the Alabama border, so reports of bites are rare. They are pinkins tan in hue, with reddish brown bands that look almost like an hourglass.
(Water Moccasin)
VENOMOUS
Florida cottonmouth snakes are usually about 3 feet in length, but can be as long as 5 feet. They are found throughout Florida. Their coloring varies from olive brown to black. They may or may not have crossbands. They are a short, fat looking snake, and have a sinister looking face. When disturbed, the cottonmouth will draw itself into a coil with its head cocked back and mouth open to display its white mouth lining. Found mostly near water or swamps, cottonmouths are stubborn about holding their ground, but given the chance, will retreat rather than bite. They do not need to be coiled to bite. They give live birth to between 6 and 12 young who are fully equipped with fangs and venom. Young cottonmouths are boldly marked with reddish brown crossbands and bright yellow tails.
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