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The Florida crowned snake (Tantilla relicta) is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to peninsular Florida and extreme southern Georgia. It is a small, slender, snake that is rarely seen, and is most often associated with sandy habitats. There are three recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Florida Crowned Snake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Tantilla coronata
- Tantilla hobartsmithi
- Tantilla nigriceps
- Tantilla planiceps
- Tantilla yaquia
- Tantilla gracilis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Tantilla
- Species
- Tantilla relicta
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