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HERE ARE SOME 5 VENOMOUS SNAKES FOUND IN FLORIDA 🐍🐍🐍

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HERE ARE SOME 5 VENOMOUS SNAKES FOUND IN FLORIDA 🐍🐍 Dusky Pygmy rattlesnake Basic description Most adult dusky pygmy rattlesnakes are about 12-24 inches (30-61 cm) in total length. This is a very small snake, but it is thick for its size. The body color varies from light gray to dark gray, and a longitudinal row of black or charcoal spots disturbs a reddish brown stripe that runs in the middle of the back. The tail is slender and ends in a tiny rattle. The head is distinct from the neck and has a black diagonal line just behind the eye. The coloration of juveniles is similar to that described for adults, except that the tail tip of juveniles is bright sulfide yellow. Range in Florida Dusky pygmy rattlesnakes are found throughout Florida and in every county. They are not known to occur in the Florida Keys, but they have been found on some barrier islands (e.g., St. Vincent in Franklin County). Risk assessment for individuals and pets. VENOMOUS Pygmy rattlesnake