Snake identification resources for Sarasota homeowners
A snake near your Sarasota home is not automatically venomous. Florida has both venomous and nonvenomous snakes, and some species can look similar. Keep your distance and do not try to catch or handle an unfamiliar snake.
Use Florida-specific information
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provides a Living with Snakes guide. Use its Florida resources to learn about local wildlife rather than relying on species lists written for another state.
Questions about wildlife on your property?
Contact AAAC Wildlife Removal of Sarasota at 941-393-0304 to discuss the situation and available services in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Describe where you saw the animal without approaching it.
