Help report Florida’s rare upland snakes

The state of Florida is asking for help from the public in determining whether the Florida Pine Snake, the Southern Hognose Snake, and the Short Tailed Snake should be placed on the federal endangered species list. The three snakes are considered at risk due to habitat destruction.

The project involves GPS mapping of sitings, and the information can be reported on the FWC website. For more background, including how to identify and report each of the snakes, click here.

Photo: Southern Hognose Snake/Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission