General Characteristics-
     scaly skin
     no limbs
     no external ears
     no eyelids
     carnivorous (swallowing prey whole)
     periodically sheds skin
     can hibernate
     ectothermic (cold-blooded)
        non-venomous
 

Status-

Florida has seven species of snakes that are on the threatened list, including the eastern indigo snake. In addition, the Florida Pine snake is a species of special concern. Although not endangered, this snake requires protection to prevent it from
being on the threatened or endangered list.

Habitat-

Snakes can live in a variety of habitats worldwide except in Antarctica, New Zealand, Ireland, and Iceland. In Florida, habitat destruction has affected the number of snakes. Animals such as the gopher tortoise need land to burrow. Theseburrows, in turn, are home to many varieties of snakes such as the  threatenedEastern Indigo Snake.
 

Reproduction-

Depending on the species, snakes either bear live young or lay eggs. Mating usually happens in the fall or early spring.
 
 
 
 
 

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