Posts Tagged ‘snakes’
Scarlet Snake Documented for First Time on Sanibel
There has been no shortage of surprises and changes to the island regarding wildlife and habitat since Hurricane Ian in 2022. To add another, the confirmation of a scarlet snake…
Read MoreChanges to Watersnake Dominance & Range on Sanibel
Southwest Florida is home to several nonvenomous watersnake Nerodia species, as well as the venomous Florida cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti). However, only two nonvenomous watersnake species occur on Sanibel. Watersnakes…
Read MoreScarlet Kingsnake Makes Surprise Appearance
During a recent volunteer planting event at the Puschel Preserve, SCCF Coastal Watch Director Kealy Pfau was surprised to discover a juvenile scarlet kingsnake (Lampropeltis elapsoides) in a mulch pile.…
Read MoreSCCF Biologists Present at South Florida Herpeton Conference
SCCF’s Coastal Wildlife and Wildlife & Habitat Management departments took part in the 2024 Herpeton Conference, which took place Sept. 27-29 at Florida SouthWestern State College. SCCF helped sponsor the conference. …
Read MoreSCCF Collaborating with FSW Lab
SCCF is collaborating with Professor Jordan Donini’s lab at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) on research that is allowing road-killed snakes to provide hope for the future. Two projects focused…
Read MoreVenomous Snakes in Southwest Florida
No verified sightings of venomous snakes have been documented on Sanibel and Captiva Islands in recent years. There are 4 venomous snakes found in Southwest Florida. They consist of the…
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