The Florida pine snake burrows in sandy soils of pine woodlands and scrubland in the Southeastern United States. It primarily preys on pocket gophers, but also eats other small mammals, lizards, and eggs. Though non-venomous, it will inflate its body, rattle its tail and hiss loudly when threatened.
Florida Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus
Fact File
Length: up to 7ft.
Diet: small mammals, birds and bird eggs
Risk Status: Species @ Risk (Species of Special Concern—Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
