Mimics/Lookalikes
Reproductive/Fun Facts
Family Feud
100

Often confused with the venomous Coralsnake, this King has a red snout and the rhyme "Red on black, friend of Jack."

Lampropeltis elapsoides; Scarlet Kingsnake

100

All members of the family Natricidae (watersnakes, garters, etc.) share this reproductive trait. 

Viviparous

100

This family includes the "Pitvipers" like the Diamond-backed Rattlesnake and the Cottonmouth.

Viperidae

200

This non-venomous Colubrid has a vibrant red snout and is often mistaken for a Coralsnake or Scarlet Kingsnake.

Cemophora coccinea; Scarletsnake

200

Reaching up to 8 feet, this federally protected species is the one of the longest native snakes in North America

Drymarchon couperi; Eastern Indigo

200

The Harlequin Coralsnake is Florida's only representative of this "fixed front fang" family

Elapidae

300

This water snake is often tragically misidentified as a Cottonmouth.

Nerodia fasciata; Southern (banded) Watersnake

300

While most Colubrids are non-venomous, the Dipsadidae and Natricidae on your list are noted for having this type of dentition.

Rear-fanged; Opisthoglyphous

300

This family consists of Racers, Kingsnakes, and Indigo snakes.

Colubridae

400

While it looks like a miniature cobra when threatened, this "drama queen" is famous for playing dead.

Heterodon platirhinos; Eastern Hog-nosed snake

400

This Viperid holds the title for the largest rattlesnake in the world. 

Crotalus adamanteus; EDB

400

This family contains the Semi-aquatic Rear-fangs species

Natricidae

500

Juvenile versions of this species are blotched and often confused for Pygmy Rattlesnakes or ratsnakes until they become adults.

Coluber constrictor; NA Black Racer

500

This specific species in the family Typhlopidae is unique because it is "all female" and reproduces via parthenogenesis. (Scientific name preferred)

Indotyphlops braminus; Brahminy Blind snake

500

This family, represented by Heterodon, is often grouped under Colubridae but listed separately as Oviparous Rear-fangs here. 

Dipsadidae