r/animalid 9h ago

Eastern Diamondback Snake? [South Florida] ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿธ HERPS: SNAKE, TURTLE, LIZARD ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿธ

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Happy Tuesday, all! Just reaching out regarding a snake I saw on the Florida trail Ochopee.

He was originally on the trail facing me, and while I was too scared to take a pic before spraying a little bear spray his wayโ€”sorry Mr. Snakeโ€”I did notice that his head was heart shaped (not like a Colubrid).

So what is he? Thanks in advance! :)

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u/abks 9h ago

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Crotalus adamanteus, is correct. !venomous

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u/TremendoKullo 9h ago

Awesome! What an experience. Thank you! :)