Venomous snake alert in South Florida: 4 dangerous species confirmed in region as experts urge caution

Four venomous snakes – cottonmouth, eastern diamondback rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake, and coral snake – are confirmed in South Florida. Experts urge caution as suburban growth increases human-animal encounters. The report noted, "four of six venomous species of snakes inhabit South Florida." Awareness is key to avoiding trouble.