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On Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:40:38 +1000
Nicolas Edme Restif de La Bretonne <restif@invalid.invalid> wrote:

If it was venomous, it was a Florida Cottonmouth. That's the only
venomous black snake in Florida. Says AI.

WHOSE AI?
Not Goo Goo's:
Florida has 44 native snake species, but only six are venomous: the
Eastern Diamondback, Timber, and Pygmy rattlesnakes, the Cottonmouth,
the Copperhead, and the Eastern Coral Snake. The Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) advises giving all wildlife
space, as bites usually only occur when snakes are stepped on or
provoked.The Six Venomous Species:Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake: The
largest venomous snake in the U.S., featuring a distinct black diamond
pattern with light borders. Found statewide in pine flatwoods, scrub,
and coastal areas.Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin): A thick-bodied pit
viper known for its white, cotton-like mouth lining. Found statewide,
primarily near swamps, rivers, and lakes.Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake:
FloridarCOs smallest rattlesnake. Despite its size, it is responsible for
the most venomous bites in the state because it blends into leaf litter
in residential areas. Found statewide except in the Florida
Keys.Eastern Coral Snake: A slender, brightly colored snake with
alternating red, yellow, and black bands. Recognized by the classic
rhyme "Red on yellow, kill a fellow." Found statewide in flatwoods and
scrub habitats.Southern Copperhead: A patterned, coppery-colored pit
viper. In Florida, they are restricted strictly to the Panhandle (west
of Tallahassee and along the Apalachicola River).Timber Rattlesnake:
Also known as the canebrake rattlesnake, this large, grayish-pink snake
with dark bands is typically found only in North and North-Central
Florida.
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