Very common species throughout Florida. Feeds on a variety of prey. reach 6' average 4'. Several sub-species occur in Florida. Egg layers. They do not do well in captivity.
 

Once very common this large constrictor is now rare. Along with the coastal pines and upland scrub that has dissappered along Florida's Coast this species has dwindled as well. The are now a species of special concern in Florida. They are often mistaken for Rattlesnakes and susequently killed. They can reach 7 feet in length. 
 

This once common species is now very rare due to drainage of the Everglades. The more dominate Yellow Rat Snakes are interbreeding and taking over in areas that were previously swamps which this species prefers. An egg layer that reaches 6 feet plus.
 

These large snakes can reach over 9'. They are now protected in Florida due to habitat loss and overcollecting for the pet trade until the late 70's.
 

These powerful constrictors reach over 6' They are egg layer and are common in the Lake Okeechobee area. This is a "Brooksi" light phase. Darker ones are more common.
 

A very common species throughout Florida. Many color variations. Reaches 6'. Egg layer. 
 

This non-venomous species is often confused with the venomous coral snake. It averages-20-28" Lays eggs and feeds mainly on skinks. If the red bands touch the yellow it is a coral snake. If black bands touch the red it is a Scarlet king or scarlet snake. The corals also have a black tipped nose.

A very common species inland. Almost always near water. These snakes reach 6' but, average 31/2'. Feeds on rodents, fish, frogs and other snakes. Highly venomous.

Looks similar to a Cottonmouth however lacks the face band and has round eyes. Reaches 4'. Live bearer with litters to 40. Not venomous. Feeds on frogs and fish.

A small species often seen after rains. Completely aquatic. Feeds on small amphibians. Reaches 18".

A very common species which reaches 4'. Live bearer. Feeds on a number of small invertabrates.

These robust snakes are usually encountered near water or wetlands. They feed on small vertabrates and bear live young. Reach 4'.

This species feeds on soft-bodied crayfish. Encountered crossing roads after rain. Live bearer that reaches 2'.

Introduced into Florida in the 1950's. The now range from Extreme Southern Florida to Northern Palm Beach County on the East Coast. Reach 20" or more.
 

This is our Native anole. Still common in the interior of Florida. Being displaced by the introduced Brown Anole.
 

These were introduced into Florida many years ago. They are a hardier and more aggresive species than our native Green Anole. In most costal areas they have displaced the Green Anole.
 

These were introduced from the pet trade in the 1960's. They now occur throughout S. Florida. They reach 26" in length and are know as "Jesus Cristo" lizards due to there ability to run across the top of the water for a short distance.

 This interesting little chelonian occurs in Peninsular Florida. Collecting and Habitat destruction have taken it's toll. They now are very uncommon and protected within the state. Common in upland scrub and even marshes. They may live over 100 years.
 

A common aquatic species which occurs in slow moving canals, ponds and ditches. Nearly completely aquatic. Lays 2-3 small eggs at a time. Reaches 47/8 inches.
 

This unique species occurs through most of Florida. They prefer upland Scrub areas. A very important key species in Florida. They are protected throughout their range.
 

These reach 70 lbs in weight. Often confused with the Alligator snapper which only occurs in N. Panhandle of Florida. Common throughout the peninsular but getting hard to find due to trapping for the overseas meat trade.

These were brought into Florida to control cane beetles.(Didn't work!) They have a toxin which can cause paralysis and even death in small pets. Reaches 8" in Florida. Import from S. America can reach 12".
 

These were introduced into the Keys back in the late 1800's. They have spread as far North as Brevard County. They have a skin toxin which can cause the eyes to burn and nose to run. This also deters predators. In many places they compete with or displace native frog species. (I've seen them eating green tree frogs). They reach 4" in body length.

This species (Tillandsia) has numerous subspecies throughout Florida. This epiphytic species may occur as high as 100 feet in the tree tops. Protected from wild collection.
 

These are introduced aquatic plants from South America. They have been introduced into Florida and are a serious problem in our water ways.

This small species is common along edges of grass ponds where soil quality is poor.

Common throughout interior Florida. Epiphitic species.

These large spiders are common in wooded areas or groves. Large numbers spread webs in group areas. The small males are only 1/4 the size of the females and are usually at the edge of the web. Venom is not dangerous to humans.