Florida's Snakes: A Guide to Their Identification and Habits

Florida's Snakes: A Guide to Their Identification and Habits Authors: R. D. Bartlett and Patricia P. Bartlett Because Florida’s human population has increased so dramatically over the past three decades, residents are more likely than ever to encounter a snake or legless lizard. This book is designed to dispel some of the apprehension from these encounters by providing a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the 86 species and subspecies of snakes and legless lizards living within the state. Color photograph for each reptile Range map Appearance, size and behavior Any venomous qualities Additional information includes captive care, how to find snakes, legal issues, reproduction modes, prey and prey procurement, and an explanation of classification Because of introduced species, there are actually more snake species living in the state today than when Florida was truly wild. The 2 to 6-foot snakes are most commonly encountered, such as the green snake, yellow rat snake, and diamond-back