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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.
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Diamondback, Cottonmouth, Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake & Coral
Snake are found in every county in the state, while the Copperhead
is restricted to the panhandle, and the Canebrake is found across
northern Florida on a line with the southern part of the panhandle.
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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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