Six snake species in Florida can kill you, but few people have died in 20 years. Still, researchers say we need to learn more ...

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather heats up, a growing number of ...

A recent influx of heavy rain in Florida has forced venomous snakes to flee their natural habitats and retreat toward drier ground – encroaching on unsuspecting residents, according to a report.

A scarlet snake was documented on Sanibel Island for the first time in September. This sighting follows the first appearance of a scarlet kingsnake on the island since the 1970s. Both the scarlet ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are asking the public to report sightings of the “elusive” rainbow snake, according to a news release. The FWC said the visually ...