Venomous Snakes of Florida

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1. In Florida the copperhead is only found in the panhandle. True False

2. Juvenile cottonmouth snakes look like what other snake? scarlet Kingsnake sidewinder copperhead boa Constrictor

3. Cottonmouths are also commonly known as water moccasins. True False

4. There are three varieties of rattlesnakes found in Florida, eastern diamondback, timber and which other one? dusky pygmy western diamondback sidewinder red diamondback

5. The coral snake looks very similar to which of the following? copperhead scarlet kingsnake speckled rattler moccasin

6. Which other venomous snake is the coral snake a relative of? cobra cottonmouth rattlesnake copperhead

7. Rattlesnakes always make noise before striking. True False

8. Which of the following is not a resident of Florida? timber rattlesnake copperhead sidewinder dusky pygmy rattlesnake

9. Which of the following has caused a decline in the eastern diamondback rattlesnake population in Florida? Indiscriminate killing from fear of the species. Loss of habitat due to urban sprawl. All of these. Commercial hunting for skins.

10. Copperhead snakes are only found as far north as Pennsylvania. True False