Open AccessLarge Snake Lineup for South Florida
Author(s) -
Jenna Cole,
Justin Dalaba,
Melissa A. Miller,
Frank J. Mazzotti
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-uw484-2021
Subject(s) - geography , ecosystem , ecology , introduced species , biology
Fifty species of native snakes live in Florida, help maintain a balance in the ecosystem, and encourage healthy crops. Many non-native snakes have become established, as well, and some have harmed the ecosystem. This brochure is a guide to identifying the snakes of south Florida and differentiating between non-native and commonly confused native snake species.