Florida is known as Sunshine state that is surrounded by some popular cities at its borders. The places around include Cuba, Georgia, Alabama and Mexico Gulf. Hence, you can expect the mixture of cold and hot temperatures in this state. These weather conditions make it the perfect place for snakes. Reports reveal that Florida is surrounded by almost 50 snake species, but only two out of these 50 are actually venomous. The human weather of Florida is loved by most snake species. You can find them hidden in the caves, underwater sinkholes, and underground places. These snakes prefer to visit areas where they can get enough food and cool shelters to live. Note that higher numbers of snakes control the number of rodents in Florida. Some of the common snakes found in Florida are listed below:



• Black Racer:
This Orlando snake is also named as Coluber constrictor or eastern racer. This snake is usually found in all areas of United States including Belize and Mexico as well. This snake often loves to visit suburban areas can keep on visiting human habitats during day hours. Most of the residential areas in Florida are affected by this black racer. These snakes are not venomous, but they may attack if they are threatened by humans. Black racers have great vision, and they are also capable enough to move faster.

• Garter Snake:
The Garter snake is often confused with the garden snake. However, it is one of the commonly found snakes in Florida and is often is seen in populated areas. They are brown and green in color and may also have strips of pale color. These snakes often like habitats near the source of water but they are also very adaptable so can also survive in suburban regions with ease. They are often observed swimming in the well where they can attack rodents, birds, slugs, mealworms, crickets, and worms, etc.

• Banded Water:
There are chances that you may find Banded Water snake at some portions of Florida. They are usually available in red and deep brown color, but their length uses to be only somewhere around 40 inches. These snakes are also non-venomous, but many people confuse them with cottonmouth and moccasin snakes. They are also found near water sources where they can eat crayfish, tadpoles, small fishes, and frogs as well.

• Eastern Hognose:
These snakes are often found in dry and sandy places. Most of the time, these Orlando snakes are found in shrubs and turkey oaks. Eastern Hognose snakes have a larger head with a pointed nose that derives their name as well. This nose is capable enough to dig into sands and soft soil. These snakes can also vary in colors, but some of the most common colors found in Florida are yellow, dark red, gray, black and brown. Eastern Hognose snakes prefer to attack frogs and toads, but they can also eat other water-dwelling creatures if easily accessible. However, they are non-venomous, so they rarely cause any harm to human life.

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