Top 7 Poisonous Snakes in Florida

3rd May, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

1: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

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2: Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin)

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3: Eastern Coral Snake

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4: Pygmy Rattlesnake

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5: Southern Copperhead

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6: Timber Rattlesnake

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7: Florida Canebrake Rattlesnake

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Important Reminder

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