Snake talks
Snakes of the Southeast
Coexistence and Identification. A live program for kids of all ages, and the adults in the room. Real photos, real stories from the field, and the confidence to know what to do when you meet a snake.
What we cover
The program
01
9 non-venomous neighbors
The common non-venomous snakes of Northeast Florida and how to recognize them.
02
Why snakes matter
Their place in Florida’s food chains, from hawks and alligators to rodents and ticks.
03
Threats to snakes
Habitat loss, persecution and human interference.
04
The venomous six
Copperhead, cottonmouth, eastern diamondback, timber, pygmy rattlesnake and coral snake, with where each one lives.
05
Look-alikes
Harmless watersnakes vs. cottonmouths, and coral snakes vs. their harmless mimics.
06
Safety & snakebite plan
How to stay safe around snakes, the real odds, and exactly what to do (and not do) after a bite.
