Ahead of the Florida Python Challenge in July 2026, see what the bite of the snakes' powerful jaws looks like.

Florida wildlife officials warn that venomous snakes become more active during the spring. Florida is home to six native venomous snake species, including the Eastern coral snake and the cottonmouth.

Here’s a guide to identifying Florida’s six native, venomous snakes and some non-venomous snakes they resemble.

In a first, scientists recorded high-speed footage from dozens of venomous snakes as they went in for the kill. Reading time 3 minutes If you’ve ever been morbidly curious about what it would look ...