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The
State of Florida is home to the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake,
Canebrake Rattlesnake, Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake, Southern Copperhead,
Florida Cottonmouth and the Eastern Coral Snake.
- The
Diamondback and Canebrake Rattlesnake, Cottonmouth and Coral
snake are found in every county in the state, the Dusky Rattlesnake
and Copperhead are found in the extreme north end of Florida.
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the six, four are capable of inflicting life-threatening bites
to adult humans.
- The
Florida Cottonmouth may be encountered by fishermen who fish
inshore salt or brackish waters, but especially by freshwater
fishermen.
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