The common snakes in this guide are arranged so that similar looking species are represented close to one another. Below is an alphabetized list of the common snakes represented in this guide with page references as well as a list of Maryland snakes not found in the guide. For information on snakes not found in this guide,

Snake identification becomes especially important when the topic comes to poisonous snakes. Fortunately, the majority of snakes present in the United States are neither poisonous nor venomous. However, four native genera of venomous snakes inhabit North America, Coral Snakes, Copperheads, Cottonmouths and Rattlesnakes.

The two tables below show the pictures and names of the snakes found in Florida. The Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida has a lot of good information on these fascinating creatures, including complete physical descriptions, ranges, habitats and habits. We have listed the venomous species first, as these are the ones you want to be most careful to avoid.

A Field Guide to Texas Snakes. Texas Snakes: Identification, Distribution and Natural History. A Field Guide to Reptiles & Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America. Texas Snakes & More. Office Number 713-934-7668. Email: clint@texassnakes.net. Snake Emergency Number: 713-253-3787.

Identify a Florida Snake. Identify your snake below by filtering results based on the region you saw the snake and its main color or pattern. Guide to Patterns: Uniform. Stripes. Rings. Diamonds. Crossbands. Blotches.

Snake Identification: Avoid Being Confused! Identifying snakes can be confusing, especially for those afraid or simply not a big fan of them! There is a lot of information on the internet to help identify snakes, including photographs of the different snakes, often in their most brilliant and beautiful colorations.

Quick ID - What's That Snake? - OPLIN. This Quick I.D. is a way to learn what kind of snake it is that you have. Even if you only see a snake in the wild and you can't get a close look, this Quick I.D. may help you. On each of the screens that follow you will see a pair of choices. Try to determine which of the two choices better fits your ...

Most snake species are harmless and even the venomous species are worth studying, though with respect. Please, do not try to handle any dangerous species. Snakes are beautiful animals, with amazing forms, colors and behaviors. They are not slimy to the touch, but have a pleasant feel that some have compare to the texture of oiled leather.

yApproximately 2500 different species of snakes are known worldwide. Approximately 20 % of the total number of the snake species are poisonous. yThe rattlesnake's rattle consists of six to 10 layers of scales, which fail to shed and make that distinctive sound when the tail is shaken as a warning.