Florida's Native Snakes
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Florida’s 44 native snake species occupy a valuable place in the state’s ecosystems. As a participant in the Florida Python Challenge® it is important that you can correctly identify if a snake is native or not. Participants who kill native snakes will be disqualified from the competition.
Resources to help properly identify Florida’s native snakes:
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