Central American milk snakes ... Florida’s rich and varied ecosystems are home to a fascinating array of snake species.

Non-venomous, the bluish-black snakes can reach lengths of eight feet. Those released Tuesday were mostly about 3 feet long ...

The short-tailed snake has adapted to live primarily underground in sandy upland sandhill, scrub and hammock habitat in central and north Florida. It eats small snakes and lizards. The short-tailed ...

“I’m relieved these beautiful little snakes are finally on their way to getting the protections they so badly need,” said Elise Bennett, Florida director at the Center. “The places where they live are ...