Welcome to tallahasseesnakes.com! I am David, a snake enthusiast living in Tallahassee, FL. Many people don't know that Tallahassee is in fact full of snakes! You just need to know where to find them - they can often be shy and elusive. Some Florida snake species are more common outside of the city limits, in different parts of Leon County FL, but many types of snakes are indeed common in the more urban parts of Tallahassee. This guide is meant to help educate you about the beautiful snakes of Tallahassee, and to help you identify the most common snakes of Tallahassee, as well as the venomous snakes of Tallahassee that you should learn to recognize and avoid. If you want more detail, click here for my complete list of ALL snake species in Tallahassee. Remember the following:
- Most snakes of Tallahassee are harmless and don't want to encounter you
- Venomous snakes exist but are uncommon in Tallahassee, Florida
- Snakes eat rats and mice and are a valuable part of the Florida ecosystem
- Never kill a snake - if you leave a snake alone, it will leave you alone.
Common Snake Species in Tallahassee
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Venomous Snake Species in Tallahassee
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If you're unsure, you can email me a photo of the snake at info@tallahasseesnakes.com and I will email you back with the snake's species. If you found a snake skin, read my Found a Skin? page, and you can email me a photo of the skin, and I'll identify the snake for you. If you need professional Tallahassee snake removal help, click my Get Help page, or see the below website sponsor I found, who provides that service.
Is It Against The Law To Kill A Snake?
Before you decide to kill a snake on your property, you should confirm whether or not it is legal to do so. Every state has its own regulations, so while it may be legal to kill any type of snake or certain species in one state or even county, the law may be different just one state over. Because of this, you need to either confirm you can legally kill a snake in your jurisdiction first or choose another method of getting rid of the serpent.
Ask An Expert
If you definitely want the snake on your property dead, you can figure out whether or not it is legal to do so with some online research or by consulting an expert. Wildlife removal experts will typically know the local regulations so they can let you know the legalities and even take care of the snake for you.
Killing A Snake May Lead To Injury
In cases where it is legal to kill a snake in your area, this does not automatically mean you should go ahead with this removal method. The vast majority of snake bites occur when someone is trying to kill a snake or otherwise injure it. Unless your reflexes are amazing and you have experience handling snakes, which is unlikely, you put yourself at risk of a snake bite if you try to kill one.
Snakes Are Usually Harmless
One of the most important things to remember is that you do not usually have a reason to kill a snake. Other than venomous ones, snakes are almost always harmless and actually good for the ecosystem. Having a snake or two in your yard will actually keep away rodents, something most homeowners appreciate. It is highly unlikely that you will have a venomous snake on your property and if you do, you should not try to kill it yourself as there is a serious risk of getting a bite and requiring a trip to the emergency room. If you do spot a snake that you think is venomous, leave it alone, bring your pets and children inside, and call an expert to get rid of it.
What To Do Instead
Instead of killing a snake, consider just leaving it alone if it is outside your home. As long as your house is well-sealed, it will not be able to get inside. If the snake is inside or too close for comfort, hire a wildlife removal expert to trap then remove it for you.
Remember, the term is not poisonous snakes of Tallahassee, it's venomous snakes of Tallahassee. Poison is generally something you eat, and venom is injected into you. That said, dangerous snakes are very rare in Tallahassee. The few venomous snakes of Leon County are rarely seen. But they are commonly misidentified, so learn about all the snake species of Tallahassee in order to correctly identify them. These snakes are usually also found in the surrounding towns of College Town, Woodland Drivers, Killearn Estates, Betton Hills, Leon Arms, Blairstone Forest, Apalachee Ridge Estates, Magnolia Heights, Maclay Hammock, Hartsfield Woods, Buckwood, Melody Hills, and the surrounding areas.
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