REPTILES

  • Name:Rat Snake
  • Official Name:Elaphe obsoleta
  • Family:Colubrid snake family
  • Size:3'
  • Habitat:Woodland edges, building, roadsides
  • Caution:Non-venomous
  • Name:Southern Water Snake
  • Official Name:Nerodia fasciata
  • Family:Colubrid snake family
  • Size:5'
  • Habitat:Shallow fresh and brackish waters
  • Caution:Non-venomous
  • Name:Common Garter Snake
  • Official Name:Thamnophis sirtalis
  • Family:Colubrid snake family
  • Size:24"
  • Habitat:Woods, fields, watersides, towns
  • Caution:Non-venomous
  • Name:Black Racer
  • Official Name:Coluber constrictor
  • Family:Colubrid snake family
  • Size:4'
  • Habitat:Most habitats, especially bushy areas
  • Caution:Aggressive, will bite, Non-venomous
  • Name:Green Anole
  • Official Name:Anolis corolinensis
  • Family:Iguanid family
  • Size:7"
  • Habitat:Trees, shrubs, vines, fenses, walls
  • Caution:Harmless
  • Activity:By day
  • Range:Florida's most common Anole
  • Name:Southeastern Five-Lined Shrink
  • Official Name:Eumeces inexpectatus
  • Family:Shrink family
  • Size:7"
  • Habitat:Woods, grassy areas, barrier islands
  • Caution:Can sicken cats if eaten
  • Activity:By day
  • Range:All Florida, included Try Tortugas
  • Name:Broadhead Skink
  • Official Name:Eumeces laticeps
  • Family:Shrink family
  • Size:11"
  • Habitat:Woods, rubble piles
  • Caution:Harmless
  • Activity:By day
  • Range:South to Orlando